Bible Dictionary
ASSHURIM
The Asshurim were descendants of Dedan, who was a son of Jokshan and grandson of Abraham through Keturah. They are listed among the peoples descended from Abraham’s later family.
Definition
The Asshurim were descendants of Dedan, who was the son of Jokshan and the grandson of Abraham through Keturah.
Biblical Usage
They are listed among the sons of Dedan in the genealogy of Abraham’s descendants through Keturah.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-shoo'-rim ('ashshurim): Mentioned among the sons of Dedan, son of Jokshah, son of Abraham by Keturah (Ge 25:3).</p>