Word Study for H1133 (בֶּן־חוּר)

Ben-Chûwr /ben-khoor'/ Ask about this word

Meaningson of Chur; Ben-Chur, an Israelite

KJV usagethe son of Hur.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Ben-Chûwr — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew name Ben-Chûwr, represented by H1133, is defined as the son of Chur. It appears just 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible, making it a specific reference to a single Israelite individual mentioned in the Old Testament.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole biblical appearance of H1133 is in a list detailing King Solomon's administrative officers. The text identifies one of these men as "The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim" 1 Kings 4:8. This usage establishes his identity as part of a list of names H8034 and assigns his jurisdiction to the territory of mount H2022 Ephraim H669. He was one of twelve officers responsible for providing provisions for the king.

Related Words & Concepts

The context of Ben-Chûwr's mention connects to several important Hebrew words:

H8034 shêm: This word for an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality, is used to introduce the list where Ben-Chûwr is found 1 Kings 4:8. It also carries the weight of character and authority, as when the people of God are called by His name 2 Chronicles 7:14.
H2022 har: Defined as a mountain or range of hills, this word specifies the location of Ben-Chûwr's authority. In other contexts, mount is used symbolically, as in the case of mount Zion, which cannot be removed Psalms 125:1.
H669 ʼEphrayim: This name refers to Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory. The tribe of Ephraim holds a significant place in prophecy, with God referring to Ephraim as His "firstborn" Jeremiah 31:9.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of H1133 is derived from the context in which it appears rather than from the name itself.

Administrative Identity: The inclusion of Ben-Chûwr in a list of officials highlights the organized structure of Solomon's kingdom. The use of a name H8034 gives a person a specific identity and role, which mirrors the theological concept of being called by God's name Zechariah 13:9.
Geographical and Tribal Context: His placement in mount H2022 Ephraim H669 links him to a significant tribe and region. Ephraim is often used as a representative of Israel, a people with whom God establishes a merciful relationship Jeremiah 31:20. Similarly, mountains are often the setting for divine revelation and promises Isaiah 55:12.

Summary

In summary, H1133 Ben-Chûwr is a specific personal name whose significance is understood entirely through its single appearance. While the name itself simply means "son of Chur," its context in 1 Kings 4:8 places this individual within the structured administration of Solomon's kingdom. The reference connects him to the key concepts of name H8034, territory (mount), and tribal identity (Ephraim), which carry broader thematic weight throughout Scripture.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 2 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

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Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Kings — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.