Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Rab-saris was one of the Babylonian officials sent by King Sennacherib to Jerusalem during his campaign against Judah.
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Also known as Rabsaris
Rab-saris is mentioned as one of the Babylonian officials sent by King Sennacherib of Assyria to Jerusalem during his campaign against Judah (2Ki.18.17). The name "Rab-saris" is likely a title meaning "chief eunuch" or "chief officer." His name was either Tartan or he was accompanied by Tartan, together with Rabshakeh, two other high-ranking Assyrian officials. Their mission was to intimidate King Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem into surrendering. The presence of Rab-saris, along with the other officials, underscores the gravity of the situation and the might of the Assyrian army threatening Judah.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7249
Nevertheless, the king of Assyria sent the Tartan, the Rabsaris, and the Rabshakeh, along with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. They advanced up to Jerusalem and stationed themselves by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Laundererʼs Field.
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