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Sargon
Sargon in the Bible — king of Assyria (ISA 20:1). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “who takes away protection”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
Names & Labels (2)
Sargonproper name
- Hebrew
- סַרְגוֹן
- Transliteration
- sarəgon
- Meaning
- firm, faithful king; the king is legitimate
- Greek
- Αρνα
- Reference
- ISA 20:1
- Strong's
- H5623
King of Assyriatitle
- Hebrew
- מָלַךְ אַשּׁוּר
- Transliteration
- melek asur
- Meaning
- king [of] Asshur/Assyria
- Greek
- βασιλέως Ἀσσυρίων
- Reference
- ISA 20:1
- Strong's
- H4428, H804
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sargon in the Bible?
Sargon is described in the Bible as king of Assyria (ISA 20:1).
What does the name Sargon mean?
The name Sargon means “who takes away protection” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.