Asur
LocationsGeographical Setting
Asur is a textual variant found in the Revised Version of 1 Esdras 5:31, corresponding to the location identified as Assur in Ezra 2:51 and Nehemiah 7:53.
What is the meaning of Asur in the Bible?
The Revised Version (British and American) for Assur in 1 Esdras 5:31. Same as Harhur of Ezr 2:51.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Asur as a variant for Assur clarifies the list of returnees from Babylonian exile, helping readers identify the specific communities and their ancestral origins within the post-exilic narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Asur held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Asur in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Asur clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Asur." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/asur/