The Tartan
Isaiah 20:1
In the year that Tartan came to Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it;


Assyrian, turtanu, i.e., Commander-in-chief.

(A. B. Davidson, LL. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it;

WEB: In the year that Tartan came to Ashdod, when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him, and he fought against Ashdod and took it;




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