Bible Dictionary
Asherites
The Asherites were the descendants and tribal members of Asher.
Definition
The Asherites were the descendants and tribal members of Asher, Jacob’s eighth son.
Biblical Usage
They are mentioned in the account of the tribes remaining among the Canaanites rather than dispossessing them.
Historical Background
The name is a gentilic designation derived from Asher, Jacob’s eighth son.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
descendants of Asher, and members of his tribe. (Judges 1:32)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ash'-er-its (ha-'asheri): The descendants of Asher, Jacob's eighth son (Jud 1:32).</p>