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(assh' huhr) Modern translation spelling of Ashur (KJV, TEV). Personal name meaning, “to be black,” or “belonging to Ishara.” Son of Hazron, born after his father's death (1 Chronicles 2:24 ). He had two wives, each of whom bore him children (1 Chronicles 4:5-7 ). His title, “Father of Tekoa,” may indicate he founded the city later famous for native son Amos, the prophet. See Tekoa . Some Bible students understand Caleb to be Ashhur's father in 1 Chronicles 2:24 (TEV, RSV, but not NRSV).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Ashhur'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/a/ashhur.html. 1991.

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