Bible Dictionary
AZBASARETH
Azbasareth is a form of the name of an Assyrian king, derived from the Vulgate tradition. The name is otherwise given as Asbasareth.
Definition
Azbasareth is a form of the name of an Assyrian king. The form comes from the Vulgate tradition, while the name is otherwise given as Asbasareth.
Historical Background
The form Azbasareth is associated with the Vulgate, Jerome’s Latin Bible translated between 390 and 405 AD. The entry directs comparison with Asbasareth.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>az-bas'-a-reth: The name of an Assyrian king. The King James Version form "Azbasareth" comes from the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A. D.)</p><p>See ASBASARETH.</p>