Asshur

[ ah-shoor ]

noun

1. Assur.

Asshur

/ ˈæʃʊə /

noun

1. See Assur
   a variant spelling of Assur

Example Sentences

Asshur, that is Assyria, is mentioned first: "Asshur is there and all her company."

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The third hymnal composition of this group, the so-called litany to Asshur, is in two parts.

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The rise of Assyria brings into prominence the national god Ashur, who had been the city god of Asshur, the ancient capital.

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Several towns were captured and pillaged, and rich booty was carried off to Asshur and Susa.

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He was succeeded by Ninip-apil-esharia, who led his forces back to Asshur, followed by Adad-shum-utsur.

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