Bible Strands
Tartan
The Tartan was a high-ranking Assyrian military commander who led campaigns against Ashdod and Jerusalem.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
An Assyrian word, meaning "the commander-in-chief." (1.) One of Sennacherib's messengers to Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:17). (2.) One of Sargon's generals (Isa. 20:1).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at 2 Kings 18:17.
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Verses that name Tartan
- 2 Kings 18:17 Nevertheless, the king of Assyria sent the Tartan, the Rabsaris, and the Rabshakeh, along with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. They advanced up to Jerusalem and stationed themselves by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field.