Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary TartanSmith's Bible Dictionary Tartanwhich occurs only in (2 Kings 18:17) and Isai 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. ATS Bible Dictionary TartanAn Assyrian general, sent to Jerusalem with Rabshakeh, by Sennacherib, 2 Kings 18:17; and perhaps the same who captured Ashdod in the reign of Sargon, Isaiah 20:1. Easton's Bible Dictionary An Assyrian word, meaning "the commander-in-chief." (1.) One of Sennacherib's messengers to Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:17). (2.) One of Sargon's generals (Isaiah 20:1). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) Woolen cloth, checkered or crossbarred with narrow bands of various colors, much worn in the Highlands of Scotland; hence, any pattern of tartan; also, other material of a similar pattern.2. (n.) A small coasting vessel, used in the Mediterranean, having one mast carrying large leteen sail, and a bowsprit with staysail or jib. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia TARTANtar'-tan (tartan): For a long time the word was interpreted as a proper name, but the Assyrian inscriptions have shown it to be the title of a high official. From the eponym lists it would seem that it was the title of the highest official next to the king, which in a military empire like Assyria would be the "commander-in-chief." The Assyrian form of the name is tartanu or turtanu. In both Old Testament passages the reference is to a military officer. In Isaiah 20:1 it is used of the officer sent by Sargon, king of Assyria, against Ashdod; according to 2 Kings 18:17, Sennacherib sent Tartan and RAB-SARIS (which see) and RABSHAKEH (which see) with a great host against Jerusalem. The names of the-two officials are not known. Strong's Hebrew 8661. Tartan -- general, commander (title of an Assyr. general)... 8660, 8661. Tartan. 8662 . general, commander (title of an Assyr. general). Transliteration: Tartan Phonetic Spelling: (tar-tawn') Short Definition: commander ... /hebrew/8661.htm - 6k Library On Certain Modern Writers and the Institution of the Family How Sennacherib Made an Expedition against Hezekiah; What Sennacherib (705-681 BC ) A Miracle of Grace Sargon of Assyria (722-705 BC ) The Rise of the Assyrian Empire The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal Babylonia and Assyria The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ... Thesaurus Tartan (2 Occurrences)... Woolen cloth, checkered or crossbarred with narrow bands of various colors, much worn in the Highlands of Scotland; hence, any pattern of tartan; also, other ... /t/tartan.htm - 8k Rabshakeh (15 Occurrences) Rab-saris (3 Occurrences) Rabsaris (3 Occurrences) Sargon (1 Occurrence) Commander (111 Occurrences) Washerman's (3 Occurrences) Fighteth (23 Occurrences) Fullers (4 Occurrences) Fuller's (4 Occurrences) Resources Tartan: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Tartan (2 Occurrences)2 Kings 18:17 Isaiah 20:1 Subtopics Related Terms |