Asshurim אֲשׁוּרִי

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Descendant of Abraham through Dedan

Biography

Asshurim is mentioned in the genealogy of Abraham's descendants through his concubine Keturah, recorded in Genesis 25. He is listed as one of the sons of Dedan, who was a son of Jokshan and a grandson of Abraham. This genealogy demonstrates the breadth of Abraham's lineage and the various peoples that emerged from his descendants. The Asshurim, along with other descendants of Jokshan, are believed to have settled in the Arabian Peninsula. However, little is known about the specific history or culture of the Asshurim, as they are not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible.

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In Scripture

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Genesis 1 verse
  • Genesis 25:3

    "Jokshan became the father of Sheba, and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim."

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Group Hebrew אֲשׁוּרִי H0805A
Encyclopedia Article

Asshurim

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

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a-sid'-u-us: Occurs only in The Wisdom of Solomon 8:18 the Revised Version (British and Am