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Asshur

People & Groups • Old Testament
Asshur was a son of Shem and the name associated with Assyria. It also denotes the ancient Assyrian people and land, centered originally around the city of Ashur.
Biblical Usage
Asshur appears in genealogical passages as a son of Shem and in geographical passages as the name of the land or people associated with Assyria.
Scripture References
Genesis 10:22 1 Chronicles 1:17 Genesis 10:11 Genesis 10:12 Numbers 24:22 Numbers 24:24 Ezekiel 27:23 Genesis 2:14