Horeb

American

[hawr-eb, hohr-] / ˈhɔr ɛb, ˈhoʊr- /

noun

Bible.

a mountain sometimes identified with Mount Sinai.

Horeb British

/ ˈhɔːrɛb /

noun

Bible a mountain, probably Mount Sinai

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Ms Harries is a regular visitor to a number of sites - including Blaenffynnon farm in Horeb near Llandysul in Ceredigion.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024

Schools in the Mount Horeb district did not hold classes Thursday or Friday.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

In a joint statement, the village of Mount Horeb and the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce expressed gratitude to the police and to local businesses that provided a safe space for students to shelter.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

Two hours inland from Seacoast sits Mount Horeb, South Carolina’s largest Methodist church and Mrs. Haley’s longtime spiritual home when she lived in Lexington County.

From Washington Times • Aug. 28, 2023

One Sunday, they entered Mount Horeb Church in St. James Parish and were immediately impressed by the young, dynamic pastor, Josiah Thomas.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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