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Metaphysical meaning of Ashurites (mbd)

Metaphysical meaning of Ashurites (mbd)
Ashurites, ash'-ur-ites (Heb.)--belonging to Ashhur or Ashur.

A people who occupied the district of the plain of Esdraelon. They are named among those over whom Abner set Ishboseth, son of Saul, as king (II Sam. 2: 9); they were descendants of Ashur, no doubt.

Meta. Thoughts brought forth by the state of mind that Ashhur represents. (See ASHHUR.)

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Preceding Entry: Ashtoreth
Following Entry: Ashvath