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/ah"shoor/, n.Assur.
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Asshur — [ä′shoor΄] alt. sp. of ASHUR1 … English World dictionary
Asshur — Second son of Shem (Gen. 10:22; 1 Chr. 1:17). He went from the land of Shinar and built Nineveh, etc. (Gen. 10:11, 12). He probably gave his name to Assyria, which is the usual translation of the word, although the form Asshur is sometimes… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
Asshur — The capital city of Assyria until 900 BCE, when it became one only of several important cities in the greatly enlarged empire. The name was also used for the patron god of the city and in the OT stands for the nation itself (Hos. 14:3, AV) … Dictionary of the Bible
Asshur — (Assur) Originally an Assyrian moon and war god of the city of that name. Later became head of pantheon, occupying a similar position to that of Marduk. He may be a later development of Anshar. His symbol, a god in a horned cap, shooting an… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Asshur — /ˈæʃʊə/ (say ashoouh) noun → Assur …
Asshur — /ah shoor/, n. Assur … Useful english dictionary
Assyria — • Includes geographical and historical information Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Assyria Assyria † … Catholic encyclopedia
KITTIM — (Heb. כִּתִּיִּים ,כִּתִּים, the final mem possibly a suffix and not a plural ending), the name of a place and its inhabitants. In the table of nations Kittim is mentioned among the sons of Javan and the brothers of elishah (Gen. 10:4). Josephus… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Nimrod (Bible) — Nimrod (Hebrew Name|נִמְרוֹד|Nimrod|נִמְרֹד|Nimrōḏ) was a Mesopotamian monarch mentioned in the Jewish Tanakh, and who figures in many legends and folktales.Several ruins preserve Nimrod s name,Harris, Stephen L., Understanding the Bible. Palo… … Wikipedia
Nineveh — Coordinates: 36°21′34″N 43°09′10″E / 36.35944°N 43.15278°E / 36.35944; 43.15278 For other uses, see Nine … Wikipedia
