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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Sarchedonus</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/sarchedonus.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/1-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/sarchedonus.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Sarchedonus</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/s/sarcasm--zophar_to_job.htm" title="Sarcasm: Zophar to Job">◄</a> Sarchedonus <a href="/topical/s/sard.htm" title="Sard">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Sarchedonus is a name that appears in the apocryphal Book of Tobit, which is part of the Deuterocanonical books recognized by some Christian traditions, though not included in the Hebrew Bible or Protestant Old Testament. The name Sarchedonus is often identified with Esarhaddon, the Assyrian king who reigned from 681 to 669 BC. Esarhaddon was the son of Sennacherib and succeeded him after his assassination.<br><br><b>Historical Context</b><br><br>Esarhaddon, known as Sarchedonus in the Book of Tobit, was a significant figure in the Neo-Assyrian Empire. His reign is noted for the rebuilding of Babylon, which had been destroyed by his father, Sennacherib. Esarhaddon sought to stabilize the region and maintain the empire's dominance over its territories, including Judah. His policies were marked by a combination of military campaigns and diplomatic efforts.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>While the name Sarchedonus does not appear in the canonical books of the Bible, the historical figure of Esarhaddon is mentioned in the Book of 2 Kings and the Book of Isaiah. In <a href="/2_kings/19-37.htm">2 Kings 19:37</a> , it is recorded: "One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him down with the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esarhaddon reigned in his place." Similarly, <a href="/isaiah/37-38.htm">Isaiah 37:38</a> recounts the same event, highlighting the transition of power to Esarhaddon.<br><br><b>Role in the Book of Tobit</b><br><br>In the Book of Tobit, Sarchedonus is mentioned as the king during whose reign Tobit returns to Nineveh after being blinded. Tobit 1:21 (from the Septuagint) states that after the death of Sennacherib, Sarchedonus, his son, reigned in his stead, and Tobit was able to return to his home. This narrative situates Sarchedonus within the broader account of Tobit's faithfulness and God's providence.<br><br><b>Theological Significance</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the mention of Sarchedonus in the Book of Tobit serves to underscore themes of divine justice and restoration. The transition from Sennacherib to Sarchedonus marks a period of change and potential renewal for the exiled Israelites. The narrative reflects the belief in God's sovereignty over the affairs of nations and His ability to bring about redemption for His people, even through foreign rulers.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While Sarchedonus is not a figure found in the canonical texts of the Bible, his identification with Esarhaddon provides a historical anchor for understanding the geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East during the time of the Assyrian Empire. His reign is a testament to the complex interplay between divine providence and human history, as seen through the lens of biblical and apocryphal literature.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">SARCHEDONUS</span><p>sar-ked'-o-nus (Codex Vaticanus Sacherdonos; Codex Alexandrinus Sacherdan, but Sacherdonosos in Tobit 1:22): An incorrect spelling, both in the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American), for Sacherdonus in Tobit 1:21, another form of Esar-haddon.<p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/barrows/companion_to_the_bible/appendix_the_apocryphal_books_of.htm"><span class="l">Appendix. The Apocryphal Books of the Old Testament.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the Assyrian king. Under <b>Sarchedonus</b> (Esarhaddon) he returned again to his<br> home, but soon a new misfortune overtook him. As he lay <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../barrows/companion to the bible/appendix the apocryphal books of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/sarchedonus.htm"><span class="l"><b>Sarchedonus</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>SARCHEDONUS</b>. sar-ked'-o-nus (Codex Vaticanus<br> Sacherdonos; Codex Alexandrinus Sacherdan, but Sacherdonosos <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sarchedonus.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tobit.htm"><span class="l">Tobit</span></a><br><b>...</b> by Enemessar (= Shalmaneser). remaining in exile under his two successors,<br> Sennacherib and <b>Sarchedonus</b> (Esar-haddon). During his <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tobit.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/achiacharus.htm"><span class="l">Achiacharus</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Sarchedonus</b> (Esarhaddon), the king of Assyria, appointed him over all "accounts<br> of his kingdom" and over all "his affairs" (Tobit 1:21; compare Daniel 2:48). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/achiacharus.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/anaharath.htm"><span class="l">Anaharath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> by Enemessar (= Shalmaneser). remaining in exile under his two successors,<br> Sennacherib and <b>Sarchedonus</b> (Esar-haddon). During his <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/anaharath.htm - 87k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/saraph.htm"><span class="l">Saraph (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/saraph.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sard.htm"><span class="l">Sard (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sard.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/sarchedonus.htm">Sarchedonus</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sardonyx.htm">Sardonyx (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/encircled.htm">Encircled (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/encircling.htm">Encircling (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sardoin.htm">Sardoin (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sardeus.htm">Sardeus</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sarchedonus.htm">Sarchedonus</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/appearance.htm">Appearance (126 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/appeared.htm">Appeared (137 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/s/sarcasm--zophar_to_job.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Sarcasm: Zophar to Job"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Sarcasm: Zophar to Job" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/sard.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Sard"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Sard" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>