Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Ἀσβασαρέθ v.r. Ἀσβακαφάς,Vulg. Asbazareth), given (1 Esdras 5:69) as the name of the Assyrian king who planted the Samaritan colonies in Palestine; evidently a corruption for ESARHADDON (See ESARHADDON) (q.v.) in the true text (Ezra 4:2).
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Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Azbazareth'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/azbazareth.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.