A group of ancient nomadic traders and their camels gather at a small water source amidst a sprawling desert horizon.

Clan or family line

The Asshurim

A people listed among the descendants of Dedan, in Abraham’s family through Keturah.

A people listed among the descendants of Dedan, in Abraham’s family through Keturah. Scripture first names the group at Genesis 25:3.

The people in Scripture

A people listed among the descendants of Dedan, in Abraham’s family through Keturah.

Biblical record

Their first recorded mention is Genesis 25:3. Later references on this page describe the group’s place, actions, or descendants as Scripture presents them.

Scripture names this people collectively but does not identify an individual member in the current records.