Rab-saris Summary
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Rab-saris, a Babylonian official, was present at the capture of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar's army.
A Babylonian official present at the fall of Jerusalem
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Rab-saris
chief of the eunuchs
- he רַב־סָרִיס · H7249H
- bg Рав-Сарис
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Rab-saris Article
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Rab-saris is mentioned as one of the Babylonian officials present at the capture of Jerusalem by the army of King Nebuchadnezzar (Jer.39.3, 13). The name "Rab-saris" is likely a title meaning "chief eunuch" or "chief officer." After the city fell, Rab-saris, along with other officials such as Nergal-sharezer, Samgar-nebo, and Nebushazban, took up residence at the Middle Gate, a prominent location within Jerusalem. The presence of these high-ranking officials demonstrates the complete subjugation of Jerusalem to Babylonian authority. The specific duties and responsibilities of Rab-saris are not elaborated upon in the biblical text.
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