Boy Old Testament Rare
Ur
fire, light, a valley
אוּר
Ur (Hebrew: אוּר) means “fire, light, a valley”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 11:35. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Ahasbai in 1 Chronicles 11.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Ur
father of Eliphal
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 11:35 |
| Cross-references | 2 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Eliphal co-occurrence Appears with Eliphal in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Eliphelet co-occurrence Appears with Eliphelet in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Ahasbai co-occurrence Appears with Ahasbai in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Ahiam co-occurrence Appears with Ahiam in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Sharar co-occurrence Appears with Sharar in 1 Chronicles 11.
Origin & meaning
Ur was the father of Eliphal, one of David's mighty men.
The biblical story
Ur is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.11.35 as the father of Eliphal, one of David's mighty men. The mighty men were a group of skilled warriors who played a significant role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. Eliphal, son of Ur, is listed among these elite soldiers, suggesting that he was known for his military prowess and loyalty to King David. No other details are provided about Ur himself, as the focus is on his son's inclusion in the list of mighty men. The mention of Ur serves to identify Eliphal and highlight the family connections within David's military ranks.
Key verses
Ur appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur,
1 Chronicles 11:35
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:35