Bible Dictionary
Assur
Assur is another form of Ashur or Assyria, referring either to the ancient Assyrian deity, people, or land.
Definition
Assur is another form of Asshur and is associated with Assyria. It may designate the Assyrian land or people and is also connected with the Assyrian national deity.
Biblical Usage
Assur is mentioned in passages such as Ezra 4:2 and Psalm 83:8 in connection with Assyria and its people.
Historical Background
The supplied material identifies Assur with the entries Asshur and Assyria.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Ezra 4:2; Psalms 83:8) [Asshur, Assyria, Asshur; ASSYRIA]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>as'-ur. See ASUR.</p>