Who was Horeb?

Mountain of God

The story of Horeb

Mountain

Horeb is a biblical figure best known for being the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments. He is also known as Mount Sinai. Horeb is the son of Jethro, a Midianite priest, and his wife Zipporah. He had two siblings, Gershom and Eliezer. Horeb is best known for his role in the Exodus story. After Moses fled Egypt, he encountered Horeb in the desert. Horeb revealed himself to Moses as the Lord, and gave him the Ten Commandments. He also provided Moses with instructions on how to build the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant. Horeb is also known for his role in the story of Elijah. After Elijah fled from King Ahab, he encountered Horeb in the desert. Horeb revealed himself to Elijah as the Lord, and provided him with instructions on how to defeat the prophets of Baal. Horeb is an important figure in the Bible, and is best known for his role in the Exodus and Elijah stories. He is the son of Jethro and Zipporah, and has two siblings, Gershom and Eliezer. He is remembered for providing Moses and Elijah with instructions from the Lord.

Name meaning

Desolation or dryness.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Mountain

First mention

Exodus 3:1

Appearances in the Bible

17 mentions

Horeb in the Bible

Explore all 14 chapters where Horeb appears

Exodus

Chapter 3

God Calls Moses at the Burning Bush

God speaks to Moses from a burning bush and tells him to return to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of slavery. God give...

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Exodus

Chapter 17

Water from the Rock

The Israelites complain about the lack of water and God provides water from a rock.

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Exodus

Chapter 33

Moses Intercedes for the Israelites

Moses talks to God face to face, and God tells him that his presence will not go with the Israelites.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 1

Israel's Journey from Horeb

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land and of the disobedience that h...

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 4

The Great Commandment

Moses reminds the Israelites of the laws God has given them and commands them to obey them.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 5

The Ten Commandments

Moses reminds the Israelites of the Ten Commandments and the other laws God has given them.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 9

The Golden Calf Incident

Moses reminds the Israelites of their disobedience and rebellion, and of God's patience with them.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 18

Provision for the Levites

Moses commands the Israelites to be careful to avoid the sins of the nations they will dispossess.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 29

The Covenant Renewed

Moses reminds the Israelites of the covenant God made with them at Horeb and warns them not to make a covenant with the ...

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1 Kings

Chapter 8

The Ark Brought into the Temple

The Ark of the Covenant is brought into the temple and dedicated with a great ceremony.

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1 Kings

Chapter 19

Elijah Flees from Jezebel

Elijah flees from Jezebel after she threatens his life.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 5

Ark Brought to the Temple

The triumphant entry of the Ark into the temple, marking the fulfillment of Solomon's dedication and the establishment o...

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Malachi

Chapter 4

The Lord's Promise of a Future Day

The Lord warns of a future day when he will destroy evil and bring peace and prosperity to his people.

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Psalms

Chapter 106

Remembering God's Faithfulness

Psalm 106 is a reflection on Israel's historical journey with God. The psalmist recounts the nation's rebellious acts, s...

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