Berean Strong's Lexicon Tartan: Tartan Original Word: תַּרְתָּן Word Origin: Derived from an Akkadian title, possibly related to a high-ranking military position. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the title "Tartan" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is specific to the Assyrian context. Usage: The term "Tartan" refers to a title rather than a personal name. It is used to denote a high-ranking Assyrian military officer or commander. In the context of the Bible, it is associated with the Assyrian army, indicating a position of significant authority and responsibility. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the Tartan was a prominent military leader, often second in command to the king. The Assyrian Empire, known for its military prowess and expansionist policies, utilized such officers to lead campaigns and enforce the king's rule over conquered territories. The title reflects the structured and hierarchical nature of Assyrian military and administrative systems. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition general, commander (title of an Assyr. general) NASB Translation commander (1), Tartan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּרְתָּן noun masculine title of Assyrian General = field-marshal (loan-word from Assyrian tartânu, turtânu DlWB 716 TieleGeschichte. 495 f. PinchesHast. DB TARTAN JohnsEncy. Bib. ID.); — Isaiah 20:1; 2 Kings 18:17 (+ רַבסָֿרִיס, רַבשָֿׁקֵה; only this last in "" Isaiah 36:2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Tartan Of foreign derivation; Tartan, an Assyrian -- Tartan. Forms and Transliterations תַּרְתָּ֥ן תַרְתָּן֙ תרתן tar·tān ṯar·tān tarTan tartān ṯartānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 18:17 HEB: אַשּׁ֡וּר אֶת־ תַּרְתָּ֥ן וְאֶת־ רַב־ NAS: sent Tartan and Rab-saris KJV: sent Tartan and Rabsaris INT: the king of Assyria Tartan and Rab-saris and Rabshakeh Isaiah 20:1 2 Occurrences |