Hori חֹרִי
A spy from the tribe of Simeon.
Who is Hori in the Bible?
Hori, the son of Shaphat, was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan, representing the tribe of Simeon (Numbers 13:5). Moses selected one representative from each of the twelve tribes to survey the Promised Land and report on its inhabitants, cities, and agricultural resources during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the exodus from Egypt. The twelve spies, including Hori, spent forty days investigating Canaan and returned with samples of the land's produce, including the famous enormous cluster of grapes that had to be carried between two men (Numbers 13:23, 25). Though his individual perspective on the mission is not recorded in scripture, Hori participated in this pivotal moment that would significantly influence Israel's faith and obedience during their journey toward the Promised Land.
Biography
Hori, the son of Shaphat, was a member of the tribe of Simeon who was chosen as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan (Num.13.5). This event took place during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt.
Moses selected one man from each of the twelve tribes to survey the Promised Land and bring back a report about its inhabitants, cities, and agricultural potential (Num.13.1-2, 17-20). Hori was the representative chosen from the tribe of Simeon.
The twelve spies, including Hori, spent forty days exploring the land of Canaan (Num.13.25). Upon their return, they brought back samples of the land's produce, including a cluster of grapes so large that it had to be carried on a pole between two men (Num.13.23). However, ten of the spies, excluding Caleb and Joshua, gave a discouraging report, emphasing the difficulties.
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In Scripture
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- Numbers 13:5
"from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֹרִי |