THEOSISJerome of Stridon
The term Hittura in Hebrew translates to ‘bound’ or ‘joined.’ This leads the Jewish tradition to suggest that Hittura refers to Hagar, who changed her name. Following the passing of Sarah, she transitioned from being a concubine to a wife. Additionally, given Abraham's advanced age, one might dismiss the idea that he sought companionship through remarriage after the loss of his elderly spouse. However, setting aside speculation, it is noted that Abraham's sons, who were born to Hittite women, according to Jewish historical accounts, inhabited regions such as Τρωγλοδύτην and Arabia, which is now known as Εὐδαίμων, extending up to the boundaries of the Red Sea.
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Furthermore, it is recorded that a descendant of Abraham named Afer commanded an army against Libya and established a presence there after triumphing over his foes, leading his descendants to name the land Africa in his honor. This narrative is also supported by historians like Alexander, known as Polyhistor, and Cleodemus, referred to as Malchus, who recounted the history of these peoples in Greek. Regarding the scriptural passage, ‘The sons of Dadan were Asurim, Latusim, and Laomim,’ there exists a perspective that interprets Asurim as ‘traders,’ Latusim as ‘metal workers’ dealing with copper and iron, and Laomim as ‘chiefs,’ signifying ‘ancestors of many tribes and nations.’ Others contend, based on this scripture, that the name Asurim pertains to the Syrians, and that a considerable number of Abraham's sons with Hittite lineage settled in the lands of India.