Interesting Facts

• Mirus is identified as one of the sons of Ashar in the book of Jasher.

Genealogy

• Mirus was a son of Ashar.
• The provided sources list the sons of Shem as Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. Ashar is not listed among the direct sons of Shem in these sources.

Historical Context

The mention of Mirus as a son of Ashar places him within the generations after the flood, during the period when the descendants of Noah were proliferating and establishing their own familial lines. Following the initial dispersal and the building of cities, the sons of Shem and their subsequent descendants continued to branch out. However, since Ashar is not established as a direct son of Shem in the primary genealogical listings provided, the specific historical context for Mirus remains somewhat less defined within this textual framework. The book of Jasher provides this detail, suggesting a further level of genealogical branching beyond the initial sons of Shem recorded in Genesis and Jubilees. This era was marked by the establishment of families and the naming of descendants, as well as the building of cities often named after ancestors.

Narrative

The personal narrative of Mirus is limited within the provided excerpts. His significance is primarily genealogical, as he is listed as one of the sons of Ashar. While no specific actions or events are attributed to Mirus, his inclusion in the lineage recorded in Jasher indicates his place within the expanding families of Shem’s descendants. The text notes the sons of Shem building cities and calling them after their own names, suggesting that Mirus, as a grandson or later descendant of Shem (through Ashar), would have been part of this process of establishing communities and continuing the lineage in the post-flood world. His appearance in the genealogical record contributes to the broader narrative of the repopulation and diversification of humanity after the deluge.