Babylonian official of Samgar living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Nergal-sar-ezer the Rab-mag was a Babylonian official present at the capture of Jerusalem in 587 BC.
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Also known as Nergal-Sharezer · Nergal-shar-ezer
Nergal-sar-ezer , the Rag-mag (a title for an officer) is named among the Babylonian officials who entered Jerusalem after the Babylonians breached the city walls in 587 BC (Jer.39.3). The name Nergal-sar-ezer means "Nergal, protect the king!" Nergal was the Babylonian god of war and pestilence. No title or specific role is given for this official. He may have been a military officer or government representative sent by King Nebuchadnezzar. This Nergal-sar-ezer is likely the same individual mentioned later in the same chapter (Jer.39.13), who also has the title Rab-mag.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5371
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.
So Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, Nebushazban the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the captains of the king of Babylon
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