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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 — /ah shoor/, n. Assur. * * * … Universalium
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
