Rab-saris רַב־סָרִיס
A Babylonian official present at the fall of Jerusalem
Biography
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.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentJeremiah 2 verses
- Jeremiah 39:3
"All the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, Nergal Sharezer, Samgarnebo, Sarsechim, Rabsaris, Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, with all the rest of the princes of the king of Babylon."
Study Jeremiah → - Jeremiah 39:13
"So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, with Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רַב־סָרִיס | H7249H |