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A mount closely connected with Sinai, and supposed to embrace the range of mountains lying about 28 30' N, between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Akaba, whereas Sinai is one of the mountain peaks. Horeb was called 'the mountain of God.' Ex. 3: 1. It was where God had intercourse with Moses, and where He made a covenant with Israel. Near here also the golden calf was set up. Ex. 17: 6; Ex. 33: 6; Deut. 1: 2, 6, 19; Deut. 4: 10, 15; Deut. 29: 1; Ps. 106: 19. See SINAI.