Babylonian official living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Nergal-sar-ezer was a Babylonian official present at the capture of Jerusalem in 587 BC and probably became king Neriglissar.
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Also known as Nergal-Sharezer · Nergal-shar-ezer
The first of the two people called Nergal-sar-ezer in Jer.39.3 is either "of Samgar" (an unknown place) or is "a Simmagir" (a high rank). His name is likely to be a version of Neriglissar, the person of Simmagir rank who usurped the throne from the son of Nebuchadnezzar II, Amel-Marduk (Evil-Merodach in (Jer.52.31; 2Ki.25.27). At this time, he was merely a representative of King Nebuchadnezzar. Ironically, the name Nergal-shar-ezer means "Nergal, protect the king!" referring to the Babylonian god of war, Nergal. Nergal-shar-ezer and the other officials took up residence in the Middle Gate of Jerusalem. They likely oversaw the destruction of the city, the burning of the temple, and the deportation of captives (2Ki.25.8-21).
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1 verse 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.
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