Bible Dictionary

Ashur

People & Groups • Old Testament

Ashur was the posthumous son of Hezron and Abiah and was regarded as the founder or “father” of Tekoa.

Definition

Ashur was the posthumous son of Hezron and Abiah. He became the “father,” or founder, of the town of Tekoa.

Ashur is mentioned in the genealogies of Judah and in the account of Tekoa’s origin.

The name is explained as meaning “black.”

1 Chronicles 2:24 1 Chronicles 4:5

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(black), the posthumous son of Hezron by his wife Abiah. (1 Chronicles 2:24; 4:5) He became “father” or founder of the town of Tekoa. (B.C. 1658.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>ash'-ur. See ASHHUR.</p>