Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַשְׁחוּר”
Understanding ʼAshchûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from שָׁחַר; black Ashur. - § Ashur = "black" - Ashchur, an Israelite 1) son of Pharez
H806
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַשְׁחוּר
Phoneticash-khoor'
TransliterationʼAshchûwr
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from שָׁחַר; black Ashur. - § Ashur = "black" - Ashchur, an Israelite 1) son of Pharez
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 2:24 | “And after that Hezron was dead in Caleb–ephratah, then Abiah Hezron’s wife bare him Ashur the father of Tekoa.” Word: אַשְׁחוּר (ʼAshchûwr) | |
| 1 Chronicles 4:5 | “And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.” Word: אַשְׁחוּר (ʼAshchûwr) |