Asshurim
Asshurim was a descendant of Abraham through his son Jokshan and grandson Dedan.
The name Asshurim means “liers in want; beholders”
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Summary
People from Asshur(?) of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Genesis 25:3; only referred to as Asshurim (אֲשׁוּרִי); descended from Dedan along with Letushim and Leummim.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- אֲשׁוּרִיAsshurim
Mentions
- Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Letushites, and the Leummites.