Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Tartan

An Assyrian word, meaning "the commander-in-chief."

  1. One of Sennacherib's messengers to Hezekiah (2 Ki. 18:17).
  2. One of Sargon's generals (Isa. 20:1).

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