Sarsechim
Summary
A Babylonian official present at the capture of Jerusalem under Nebuchadnezzar, who held the position of chief eunuch (Rab-saris).
☩At Jerusalem's Fall
Sarsechim was one of the generals or princes of Nebuchadnezzar's army present at the taking of Jerusalem in 588 BC. He appears to have held the office of chief eunuch, as 'Rab-saris' is likely a title rather than a proper name. He sat in the middle gate with other Babylonian officials after the city's capture.
☩Identity Questions
Some scholars question whether Sarsechim and Nebushasban (called Rab-saris in Jeremiah 39:13) might be names for the same person. The various readings in ancient versions—the Septuagint has 'Nabousachar' and 'Nabousarach'—point to textual corruption. Some propose emending the reading to 'Nebushaziban,' meaning 'Nebo delivers me.'
Related Verses1 mention
Jeremiah· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sarsechim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Sarsechim," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 3.James Orr (ed.), "Sarsechim," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).