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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Ashhur</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/ashhur.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/2-24.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/ashhur.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Ashhur</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/a/ashes--uses_of,_in_purification.htm" title="Ashes: Uses of, in Purification">◄</a> Ashhur <a href="/topical/a/ashima.htm" title="Ashima">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Ashhur is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah. His name appears in the Old Testament, specifically in the First Book of Chronicles. The name "Ashhur" is believed to mean "black" or "dark" in Hebrew, though the etymology is not definitively established.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-24.htm">1 Chronicles 2:24</a> :</b> "After Hezron died in Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah bore to him Ashhur the father of Tekoa." This verse situates Ashhur within the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah, identifying him as a descendant of Hezron. Hezron is a significant figure in the lineage of Judah, and his descendants played crucial roles in the establishment and development of the tribe.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-5.htm">1 Chronicles 4:5</a> :</b> "Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah." This passage provides additional familial details about Ashhur, noting his role as the progenitor of Tekoa, a town in Judah. The mention of his two wives, Helah and Naarah, suggests a man of some standing and influence, as polygamy was often associated with wealth and status in ancient Israelite society.<br><br><b>Role and Significance:</b><br><br>Ashhur's primary significance in the biblical narrative is his connection to Tekoa, a town that later becomes notable in the biblical history of Judah. Tekoa is mentioned in various contexts, including as the home of the prophet Amos (<a href="/amos/1.htm">Amos 1:1</a>) and as a strategic location during the reign of King Rehoboam (<a href="/2_chronicles/11-6.htm">2 Chronicles 11:6</a>). Ashhur's designation as the "father of Tekoa" implies that he was either the founder or a significant early settler of the town, contributing to its establishment and development.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br><br>The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the heritage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, particularly emphasizing the lineage of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ are descended. Ashhur's inclusion in these records underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite culture. His connection to Tekoa also highlights the town's role within the broader narrative of Judah's history.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the mention of Ashhur in the genealogies of Judah reflects the providential unfolding of God's plan through specific families and individuals. Each name in these genealogies, including Ashhur's, contributes to the overarching narrative of God's covenantal relationship with His people. The genealogies affirm the continuity of God's promises from the patriarchs through the monarchy and ultimately to the coming of the Messiah.<br><br>In summary, Ashhur is a relatively minor yet significant figure within the genealogical records of Judah, representing the enduring legacy and divine purpose woven throughout the history of Israel. His association with Tekoa further enriches the historical and theological tapestry of the biblical narrative.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ASHHUR</span><p>ash'-ur (ashchur, the King James Version Ashur): The "father of Tekoa" (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-24.htm">1 Chronicles 2:24</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/4-5.htm">1 Chronicles 4:5</a>), probably the founder of the village. The original meaning of the name is the "man of Horus," Ashurites (ha-'ashuri). This name occurs in the list of Ish-bosheth's subjects (<a href="/2_samuel/2-9.htm">2 Samuel 2:9</a>).<br><br>The Syriac, Arabic, and Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) versions read ha-geshuri, "the Geshurites," designating the small kingdom to the South or Southeast of Damascus. This reading, though adopted by Ewald, Thenius and Wellhausen, is untenable, for during the reign of Ish-bosheth Geshur was ruled by its own king Talmai, whose daughter was married to David (<a href="/2_samuel/3-3.htm">2 Samuel 3:3</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">2 Samuel 13:37</a>). Furthermore Geshur was too far away from the rest of Ishbosheth's territory. A more consistent reading is ha-'asheri, as given in the Targum of Jonathan and accepted by Kohler, Klost, Kirkpatrick and Budde, "those of the house of Asher" (compare <a href="/judges/1-32.htm">Judges 1:32</a>). The term would, then, denote the country to the West of Jordan above Jezreel.<br><br>Samuel Cohon<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/806a.htm"><span class="l">806a. Ashchur -- "black," an Israelite</span></a><br><b>...</b> "black," an Israelite. Transliteration: Ashchur Short Definition: <b>Ashhur</b>. Word Origin<br> from shachar Definition "black," an Isr. NASB Word Usage <b>Ashhur</b> (2). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/806a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/ashhur.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ashhur</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>ASHHUR</b>. ash'-ur (ashchur <b>...</b> Jezreel. Samuel Cohon.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Ashhur</b> (2 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ashhur.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tekoa.htm"><span class="l">Tekoa (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> A Tekoa is mentioned as a son of <b>Ashhur</b> (1 Chronicles 2:24; 1 Chronicles 4:5). Jonathan<br> Maccabeus and his brother Simon fled from the vengeance of Bacchides <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tekoa.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/naarah.htm"><span class="l">Naarah (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NAARAH (1). na'-a-ra (na`arah, "a girl"): One<br> of the two wives of <b>Ashhur</b>, father of Tekoa (1 Chronicles 4:5). NAARAH (2). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/naarah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/teko'a.htm"><span class="l">Teko'a (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 2:24 And after that Hezron was dead in Caleb-ephrath, then Abiah<br> Hezron's wife bore him <b>Ashhur</b> the father of Tekoa. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/teko'a.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/helah.htm"><span class="l">Helah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> HELAH. he'-la (chel'ah): A wife of <b>Ashhur</b>, father of Tekoa (1 Chronicles 4:5, 7). <b>...</b><br> 1 Chronicles 4:5 <b>Ashhur</b> the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/helah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/na'arah.htm"><span class="l">Na'arah (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> out at the Jordan. (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 4:5 <b>Ashhur</b> the father of Tekoa<br> had two wives, Helah and Naarah. (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 4 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/na'arah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/temeni.htm"><span class="l">Temeni (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> temeni means a southerner, ie of Southern Judah; compare TEMAN (patronymic temani),<br> the name of Edom (Genesis 36:11, etc.), the "son" of <b>Ashhur</b> (1 Chronicles 4 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/temeni.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ephrath.htm"><span class="l">Ephrath (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 2:24 After that Hezron was dead in Caleb Ephrathah, then<br> Abijah Hezron's wife bore him <b>Ashhur</b> the father of Tekoa. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ephrath.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ephrathah.htm"><span class="l">Ephrathah (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB ASV BBE YLT NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles 2:24 After that Hezron was dead in Caleb<br> Ephrathah, then Abijah Hezron's wife bore him <b>Ashhur</b> the father of Tekoa. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ephrathah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eph'rathah.htm"><span class="l">Eph'rathah (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 2:24 And after that Hezron was dead in Caleb-ephrath, then Abiah<br> Hezron's wife bore him <b>Ashhur</b> the father of Tekoa. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eph'rathah.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Ashhur (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-24.htm">1 Chronicles 2:24</a></span><br />After that Hezron was dead in Caleb Ephrathah, then Abijah Hezron's wife bore him <span class="boldtext">Ashhur</span> the father of Tekoa.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-5.htm">1 Chronicles 4:5</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Ashhur</span> the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/ashhur.htm">Ashhur</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ashi'ma.htm">Ashi'ma (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/succoth-benoth.htm">Succoth-benoth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/succothbenoth.htm">Succothbenoth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ashhur.htm">Ashhur (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hamath.htm">Hamath (36 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nergal.htm">Nergal (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/benoth.htm">Benoth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cuth.htm">Cuth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cuthah.htm">Cuthah (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/suc'coth-be'noth.htm">Suc'coth-be'noth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gods.htm">Gods (310 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/succoth.htm">Succoth (18 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon (270 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/a/ashes--uses_of,_in_purification.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ashes: Uses of, in Purification"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ashes: Uses of, in Purification" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/a/ashima.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ashima"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ashima" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>