Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, May 11th, 2024
the Sixth Week after Easter
Attention!
We are taking food to Ukrainians still living near the front lines. You can help by getting your church involved.
Click to donate today!

Bible Dictionaries
Tartan

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Tartak
Next Entry
Tatnai
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

Tar'tan. Tartan, which occurs only in 2 Kings 18:17 and Isaiah 20:1, has been, generally, regarded as a proper name; like Rabsaris and Rabshakeh, it is, more probably, an official designation, and indicates the Assyrian commander-in-chief.

Bibliography Information
Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Tartan'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​t/tartan.html. 1901.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile