The meaning of “תַּרְתָּן”
Understanding Tartân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of foreign derivation Tartan. - Tartan, an Assyrian 1) Tartan-field marshal, general, or commander 1a) a title used by t...
תַּרְתָּן
of foreign derivation Tartan. - Tartan, an Assyrian 1) Tartan-field marshal, general, or commander 1a) a title used by the Assyrian military
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 18:17 | “And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rab–shakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fuller’s field.” Word: תַּרְתָּן (Tartân) | |
| Isaiah 20:1 | “In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it;” Word: תַּרְתָּן (Tartân) |