Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Nebu-sar-sekim was a high official in Nebuchadnezzar's army when Jerusalem fell.
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Also known as Nebo-Sarsekim · nebo,Sarsechim
Nebu-sar-sekim is mentioned in a list of Babylonian officials present at the capture of Jerusalem in 587 BC (Jer.39.3). His title is given as Rab-saris, which means "chief eunuch" or "chief officer". This suggests he was a high-ranking official in Nebuchadnezzar's army or administration. The name Nebu-sar-sekim means "Nabu, protect the king!" referring to the Babylonian god Nabu.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8310
Then all the officials of the king of Babylon entered and sat in the Middle Gate: Nergal-sharezer of Samgar, Nebo-sarsekim the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the rest of the officials of the king of Babylon.
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