Nebu-sar-sekim Summary
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Nebu-sar-sekim was a high official in Nebuchadnezzar's army when Jerusalem fell.
Babylonian official at Jerusalem's fall
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- en Nebu-sar-sekim
- en Nebo-Sarsekim · Also called
- he שַׂרְ־סְכִים · H8310
- bg Навусарсехим
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Nebu-sar-sekim Article
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Nebu-sar-sekim is mentioned in a list of Babylonian officials present at the capture of Jerusalem in 587 BC (Jer 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.
Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Nebu-sar-sekim@Jer.39.3)