Atomic Bible

Babylonian official at Jerusalem's fall

Nebu-sar-sekim

Named in 1 verse of Jeremiah, first in Jeremiah 39:3.

שַׂרְ־סְכִיםNebu-sar-sekim

About Nebu-sar-sekim Written by AI

Nebu-sar-sekim is mentioned in a list of Babylonian officials present at the capture of Jerusalem in 587 BC (Jeremiah 39:3). His title is given as Rab-saris, which means "chief eunuch" or "chief officer". This suggests he was a high-ranking official in Nebuchadnezzar's army or administration. The name Nebu-sar-sekim means "Nabu, protect the king!" referring to the Babylonian god Nabu.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Jeremiah 39:3

    Then all the officials of the king of Babylon entered and sat in the Middle Gate: Nergal-sharezer of Samgar, Nebo-sarsekim the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the rest of the officials of the king of Babylon.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.