Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel
Assir
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 6:23.
אַסִּירAssir
The name means “prisoner; fettered.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Assir Written by AI
Assir is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites in 1Chronicles 6, which traces the lineage of the prophet Samuel. He is listed as an ancestor of Samuel, belonging to the Kohathite clan of the Levites. The genealogy in this chapter emphasizes the importance of the Levitical lineage and its connection to significant figures in Israel's history, such as Samuel. As an ancestor of Samuel, Assir's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the continuity of the Levitical priesthood and the role of the Kohathites in the religious leadership of Israel.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 6:23
Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,
- 1 Chronicles 6:37
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.