Bible Dictionary
BOR-ASHAN
A textual correction in 1 Samuel 30:30 for Chor-ashan or Cor-ashan. It is probably the same place as Ashan, a town associated with Judah.
Definition
Bor-ashan is a textual correction in 1 Samuel 30:30, replacing the King James Version’s “Chor-ashan” and the English Revised Version’s “Cor-ashan.” It is probably the same place as Ashan, a town associated with Judah.
Biblical Usage
The name occurs in 1 Samuel 30:30 in the account of David’s sending gifts to cities. It is identified with Ashan, mentioned in Joshua 15:42 and related passages.
Historical Background
The form Bor-ashan reflects a correction of the Hebrew textual tradition in the American Standard Revised Version. Its identification with Ashan remains probable rather than certain.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>bor-ash'-an: A correction of the Massoretic Text in the American Standard Revised Version in 1Sa 30:30 for the King James Version "Chor-ashan" and the English Revised Version "Cor-ashan." Probably the same as ASHAN (Jos 15:42; 1Ch 4:32; 6:59), which see.</p>