The term "Ashurim" appears in the genealogical records of the Bible, specifically in the context of the descendants of Abraham. In Genesis 25:3 , it is noted: "Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. The descendants of Dedan were the Asshurim, the Letushim, and the Leummim." The Ashurim are thus identified as one of the groups descending from Dedan, who was a son of Jokshan, Abraham's son through Keturah, his concubine.

The mention of the Ashurim is brief, and the Bible does not provide extensive details about this group. However, their inclusion in the genealogical records highlights the expansive nature of Abraham's lineage and the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abraham a father of many nations (Genesis 17:4-5). The Ashurim, along with the Letushim and Leummim, represent part of the broader network of tribes and peoples that emerged from Abraham's descendants, contributing to the complex tapestry of nations in the ancient Near East.

The name "Ashurim" itself may suggest a connection to the Assyrians, as the Hebrew root "Ashur" is often associated with Assyria. However, the biblical text does not explicitly link the Ashurim to the Assyrian Empire, and any such connection remains speculative. The Ashurim, as descendants of Dedan, are more likely to be associated with the Arabian tribes, as Dedan is often linked to regions in the Arabian Peninsula.

In the broader biblical narrative, the descendants of Keturah, including the Ashurim, are seen as part of God's providential plan to populate the earth and establish diverse nations. While the primary focus of the biblical account remains on the line of Isaac and Jacob, the inclusion of other descendants like the Ashurim underscores the widespread influence of Abraham's progeny and the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises.Ashurim

(steps), a tribe descended from Dedan, the grandson of Abraham. (Genesis 26:3) Knobel considers them the same with the Asshur of (Ezekiel 27:28) and connected with southern Arabia.

839. ashur -- perhaps boxwood (a kind of wood)
ashur or ashurim. 838, 839. ashur or ashurim. 840 . perhaps boxwood
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...Ashurim (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 27:6 Of oaks of Bashan they made thine oars, Thy
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Ashuri (1 Occurrence)

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Ashurite (1 Occurrence)

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Branch (60 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 27:6 Of oaks of Bashan they made thine oars, Thy bench they have made
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