Topical Encyclopedia IntroductionMount Horeb, often identified with Mount Sinai, holds a significant place in biblical history as a sacred location where God revealed Himself to Moses and the Israelites. It is a site of divine encounter, covenant, and instruction, playing a central role in the narrative of the Exodus and the formation of Israel as a nation under God's law. Biblical References Mount Horeb is first mentioned in the Book of Exodus, where Moses encounters the burning bush. In Exodus 3:1-2 , it is written: "Now Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from within a bush." Horeb is also the location where the Israelites camped after their exodus from Egypt. It is here that God delivered the Ten Commandments to Moses. In Deuteronomy 4:10 , Moses recounts, "The day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, the LORD said to me, 'Assemble the people before Me to hear My words, so that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach them to their children.'" Significance in Israel's History Mount Horeb is not only a geographical location but also a symbol of God's covenant with Israel. It is at Horeb that the Israelites received the Law, which would guide their moral and spiritual conduct. The giving of the Law at Horeb is a foundational event, establishing the Israelites as a people set apart for God's purposes. In 1 Kings 19:8 , the prophet Elijah also visits Horeb, seeking refuge and divine guidance. "So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God." Here, Elijah experiences God's presence in a gentle whisper, reaffirming Horeb as a place of divine encounter. Theological Themes Mount Horeb is associated with themes of revelation, covenant, and divine presence. It is a place where God communicates His will and establishes His relationship with His people. The events at Horeb underscore the holiness of God and the importance of obedience to His commandments. The mountain is also a place of renewal and recommitment. Elijah's journey to Horeb signifies a return to the roots of Israel's faith, seeking strength and direction from the God who revealed Himself to Moses. Conclusion Mount Horeb remains a powerful symbol in biblical tradition, representing God's enduring covenant with His people and His willingness to reveal Himself to those who seek Him. Its significance is woven throughout the narrative of Scripture, highlighting the importance of divine revelation and obedience to God's law. Torrey's Topical Textbook Exodus 3:1Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. Torrey's Topical Textbook Strong's Hebrew 2722. Choreb -- "waste," a mountain in Sinai... Horeb. From charab; desolate; Choreb, a (generic) name for the Sinaitic mountains -- Horeb. see HEBREW charab. 2721b, 2722. Choreb. 2723 . Strong's Numbers /hebrew/2722.htm - 6k Library From Jezreel to Horeb The Mountainous Country of Judea. Moses Striking the Rock. Elijah Elijah's Weakness, and Its Cube Life and Character of John Book 3 Footnotes The Signs of Pentecost. The Spirit and Power of Elias. The Wilderness. 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