Asshurim אֲשׁוּרִי
Descendant of Abraham through Dedan
Who is Asshurim in the Bible?
Asshurim was a descendant of Abraham through his son Jokshan and grandson Dedan, as recorded in Genesis 25:3. He appears in the genealogical account of Abraham's children born to his concubine Keturah, which lists the various peoples and tribes that emerged from Abraham's lineage. The Asshurim, along with other descendants of Jokshan, are believed to have settled in the Arabian Peninsula, though little else is known about their specific history or culture. This genealogy is significant because it demonstrates the extensive reach of Abraham's descendants beyond the line of Isaac and Jacob, illustrating how God's promise to make Abraham "a father of many nations" extended to numerous Arabian peoples and tribes.
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 25:3
"Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Letushites, and the Leummites."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
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| Group | Hebrew | אֲשׁוּרִי |