Asshurim
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Asshurim (Hebrew: אשּורי, ʼAshūrī; "blessed") was the first son of Dedan, son of Jokshan, son of Abraham by Keturah.
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The Ancient Hittites
Early in Scripture, mention is made of the Hittite tribes dwelling in central Palestine (Genesis 15:19-21, 23:3-7, 10, 16-20, 27:46; Numbers 13:29; Deuteronomy 7:1-5, 20:17; Joshua 3:10). According to the mysterious but incredible Table of Nations, these Hittites were the dark, swarthy descendants of Heth, son of Canaan (Genesis 10:15). But there were "Late-Hittites" who are not included in the Table of Nations.[1]
Later, within its chronological framework, the Bible refers to the Hittite Empire, as a major power which arose where many of the descendants of Heth migrated to (1 Samuel 26:6; 2 Samuel 11:2-6; 1 Kings 10:29; 2 Kings 7:6). These were white Nordic types who assumed the name 'Hittites' from the original inhabitants.[2] In the book Peoples of the Old Testament the following important quote is found:
| “ | Every treatise on the Hittites should begin with a warning to the reader about pitfalls posed by the term ‘Hittite’, which often seems to connote something quite different to each scholar. It is possible to identify at least four distinct ethnic groups in antiquity to whom the name ‘Hittite’ … has at some time been applied.[3][4] | ” |
The same is true for the Scythians and other peoples. Two possible reasons for the Nordics who invaded Asia Minor having been called 'Hittites' may be assumed: Firstly, they occupied the same territory as the sons of Heth; and secondly they were a warrior nation like the original Hittites. In addition to the Nordics and the original Hittites we find that a small Mongoloid tribe known as the Khittites also dwelt in Asia Minor. The Armenians were also known as the Hittites and all other tribes roundabout. Professor Waddell spells the name of the Nordics as Khatti or Catti.[5] While scholars generally agree that they migrated down from a region north of the Black Sea (where many descendants of Arpachshad had migrated to), some claim they came down from the Caucasus while others dispute this, stating that they came into Asia Minor from south-east Europe, crossing over the Bosporus.[6] Some even think they came from the south.
No one really knows their original name, yet clues remain which appear to suggest that their original name was Nesites, Nestians, Hestians, or Aestians. One of their major cities was Nesa and their language was called Nesian, Nasili, or Nesumnili.[7] What historians do know with certainty is that their migration into Asia Minor was followed by a period of few records. Come 1460 BC, the Hittite Empire arose to become one of the most amazing empires of ancient times. But from whom sprang the Nordic Hittites? What of their ethno-genesis? Historians do not tell us, but circumstantial evidence points to the Asshurim peoples. Asshur, father of the Asshurim – sometimes spelled Ashuram[8] – was a descendant of Abraham:
"And Abraham married another wife, named Keturah: Who bore him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. Jokshan also begot Sheba and Dedan. The children of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim." - Genesis 25:1-5
"And Abraham gave all his possessions to Isaac. And to the children of the concubines he gave gifts, and separated them from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, to the east country." - Genesis 25:5-6
They were sent east of Palestine, not south into Saudi Arabia, as many speculate. From there they would have migrated north of the Caucasus with other descendants of Arpachshad, becoming known as the Aryans while others ended up in far-off north-west India. Given that the birthright was not granted to them, it would have led to conflict extending down the generations, between them and Jacob (Israel).
The name of Asshur may be to the following reasons:
- 1. This particular Asshur had married an Assyrian wife.
- 2. The Asshurim were destined to later associate with the Assyrians because of their similar natures (indeed, Hatti means "men of war", as do Car-men or German. In the Hebrew language the closest derivation is "chathath" = to terrorize, break down, as in war, hence a warrior or "man of war").
According to Professor Waddell, the Hittites were also known as Ari, meaning 'noble' for they were Aryans. "Hur" means to be white – oftentimes with blonde hair. A district in Asia Minor where also the Mitanni settled was known as the "land of Rashu" meaning 'blonde'.[9]
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