Bible Dictionary
NEBUSHAZBAN
Nebushazban was a high-ranking Babylonian officer, called the chief eunuch or Rab-saris. He was among those appointed to secure Jeremiah’s safety after Jerusalem fell.
Definition
Nebushazban was an important officer of the Babylonian army. He held the title Rab-saris, meaning chief captain or chief eunuch, and was among the officials appointed in connection with Jerusalem after its capture.
Biblical Usage
Nebushazban was appointed with Nergal-sharezer and others to see to the safety of Jeremiah after Jerusalem was taken.
Historical Background
The name is connected in the entry with the Assyrian form Nabusezib-anni, explained as “Nebo delivers me.”
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>neb-u-shaz'-ban (nebhushazebhan equals Assyrian Nabusezib-anni, "Nebo delivers me"; the King James Version Nebushasban): An important officer (the Rab-saris, chief captain or "chief eunuch") of the Babylonian army, who with Nergal-sharezer and others was appointed to see to the safety of Jeremiah after the taking of Jerusalem (Jer 39:13).</p>