אַשְׁחוּר
𐤀𐤔𐤇𐤅𐤓
Ashechur
H806 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A proper name designating a male individual in Israelite genealogies, likely indicating a personal or clan name; the meaning appears to be linked to a word meaning 'dark' or 'black,' though the connection is uncertain. This term functions solely as a personal name within the Hebrew Bible, without a clear lexical meaning beyond identification as a person.
Semantic Range
proper name; possible connotation of 'blackness' if derived from root, but attested only as a personal name
Root / Etymology
Derived, possibly, from the root שָׁחַר (shachár), meaning 'to be dark' or 'black.' The form אַשְׁחוּר may indicate a noun of quality or personal characteristic, though as a proper name, it is primarily used as an identifier. The specific derivational process is not certain.
Historical & Contextual Notes
אַשְׁחוּר occurs in genealogical lists as the name of an Israelite ancestor (1 Chr 4:6), presumably a clan founder. The name does not appear to be used for groups or places; its application is strictly personal. The association with 'black' is conjectural, supported by the potential connection to שָׁחַר, but there is no narrative context confirming that the person or clan designated by this name was associated with darkness or blackness. English versions sometimes render this as 'Ashur' or 'Ashchur,' reflecting transliteration strategies. It should not be confused with אַשּׁוּר (Assyrians) or other similarly spelled names. The usage is limited, and the meaning beyond the personal identifier is opaque in the biblical record.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
probably from שָׁחַר; black; Ashchur, an Israelite; Ashur.
Bantu Hebrew
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שׁחר (š-ḥ-r) — to be black, be dark, seek early
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H7837 | שַׁחַר | in the dawn |
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H806-01 |
אַשְׁח֖וּר | ashechur | HNp |
Ashhur | Ashchur | 1 |
H806-02 |
וּ/לְ/אַשְׁחוּר֙ | uleashechur | HC/R/Np |
and to Ashhur | and to Ashchur | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H806-01 |
1 Chronicles 2:24 | אַשְׁח֖וּר | ashechur | HNp |
Ashhur | Ashchur |
H806-02 |
1 Chronicles 4:5 | וּ/לְ/אַשְׁחוּר֙ | uleashechur | HC/R/Np |
and to Ashhur | and to Ashchur |