Assyria
ash.shur denotes Assyria, named as a kingdom, its rulers, and a destination for deported people.
The term predominantly identifies Assyria as the political and geographical power named through its kings, campaigns, tribute, and deportations. In a genealogy it also appears among the sons of Shem, where the clause presents the name as a member of that list.
Senses in use
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Assyria as kingdom, rulers, and land · dominant
The Proper noun identifies the power whose king attacks cities, receives tribute, and commands forces: in 2 Kings 18:13 the APB renders Sennacherib king of Assyria attacking Judah's fortified cities, and in 2 Kings 18:17 it renders that king sending officials and a heavy force to Jerusalem. It also names the destination of deportation; in 2 Kings 17:6 the APB renders Israel being deported to Assyria, while 2 Kings 17:24 depicts its king resettling people in Samaria.
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Name in a genealogical list · rare
In 1 Chronicles 1:17, the Proper noun occurs in the list introduced as the sons of Shem; the APB renders it among the listed names.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB generally presents the name explicitly in phrases such as “king of Assyria” and “to Assyria.” These English phrases show the verse-level presentation rather than a separate rendering for every token.