Tartan
Bible Usage:
- Tartan used twice.
- First Reference: 2 Kings 18:17
- Last Reference: Isaiah 20:1
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: Yes
- Included in Naves: Yes
- Included in Smiths: Yes
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: No
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H8661 Used 2 times
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Tartan
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).
Hitchcock's Names Dictionary
Tartan
a general (official title)
Naves Topical Index
Tartan
An Assyrian general.
2 Kings 18:17; Isaiah 20:1
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Tartan
which occurs only in (2 Kings 18:17) and Isaiah 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.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Tartan
T'ARTAN, noun A small coasting vessel with one mast and a bowsprit, and the principal sail, which is very large, extended by a lateen-yard.