The meaning of Nisroch in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)
nis'-rok, niz'-rok (nicrokh): The Assyrian god in whose temple Sennacherib was worshipping when put to death by his sons (II Kings 19:37; Isaiah 37:38). The name is not found elsewhere. Some identify him with Asshur, the national deity.
See BABYLONIA AND ASSYRIA, RELIGION OF.
See more on the meaning of Nisroch in the Bible:
Nisroch {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Nisroch {Hitchcock's Bible Name}
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