The meaning of “אֵסַר־חַדּוֹן”
Understanding ʼÊçar-Chaddôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of foreign derivation Esar-haddon. - § Esarhaddon = "Ashur has given a brother" - Esar-chaddon, an Assyrian king 1) king...
אֵסַר־חַדּוֹן
of foreign derivation Esar-haddon. - § Esarhaddon = "Ashur has given a brother" - Esar-chaddon, an Assyrian king 1) king of Assyria in the seventh-century BC
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 19:37 | “And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. ” Word: אֵסַר־חַדּוֹן (ʼÊçar-Chaddôwn) | |
| Ezra 4:2 | “Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esar–haddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither.” Word: אֵסַר־חַדּוֹן (ʼÊçar-Chaddôwn) | |
| Isaiah 37:38 | “And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: and Esar–haddon his son reigned in his stead. ” Word: אֵסַר־חַדּוֹן (ʼÊçar-Chaddôwn) |