Abstract
According to 2Kgs 19:37/Is 37:38, Sennacherib, king of Assyria was murdered by two of his sons: Adrammelek and Sarezer. While Adrammelek can be traced to a known figure, Sarezer remains unknown. It is suggested here that Sarezer is not a historical figure. This name, the meaning of which is "God save the king!," was inserted here, in order to add an ironic dimension to the story of the murder of the king of Assyria.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 101-105 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Biblische Notizen |
| Volume | 157 |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- History
- Religious studies
