Probably the same as the Asherites, of the tribe of Asher, who were among the subjects of Ishbosheth. 2 Samuel 2:9 . In 'the company of the Ashurites' in Ezekiel 27:6 , it is doubtful whether a proper name is intended, it is translated variously: see margin.
Originally published with the title A New and Concise Bible Dictionary by George Morrish (London), the Morrish Bible Dictionary is more than a dictionary of Bible words.Wikipedia
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