Bible Dictionary
Ashurites, The
“The Ashurites” is a designation in the account of Ish-bosheth’s kingdom. It may refer to the Asherites or to the inhabitants of the northern territory west of the Jordan.
Definition
“The Ashurites” is a designation occurring in the account of Ish-bosheth’s kingdom. It may refer to the Asherites, or to inhabitants of the country west of the Jordan above Jezreel.
Biblical Usage
The designation occurs only in 2 Samuel 2:9, where it identifies people included under Ish-bosheth’s rule.
Historical Background
Some older interpreters understood the name as Geshurites. Following the Targum of Jonathan, it may denote the inhabitants of the whole country west of the Jordan above Jezreel.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Only in (2 Samuel 2:9) By some of the old interpreters the name is taken as meaning the Geshurites; but if we follow the Targum of Jonathan, “the Asherites” will denote the inhabitants of the whole of the country west of the Jordan above Jez-reel.