שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר
shar.e.tser
Sharezer
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Sharezer: A Biblical Proper Name Sharezer (שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר) is a proper noun appearing exactly twice in the Hebrew Bible. Based on the lexicon data provided, this term functions as a personal name rather than a common word with semantic range or metaphorical uses. The name itself does not carry a translatable meaning within the scope of the information given—it is simply an identifier for specific individuals in biblical narratives. The limited occurrence of this name (only two appearances) suggests it belonged to relatively minor or peripheral figures in biblical history, rather than central characters whose names appear frequently throughout the text. Without additional context from the lexicon entry regarding which biblical passages contain these occurrences or details about the individuals bearing this name, we cannot determine whether both instances refer to the same person or to different individuals who shared the name. In terms of biblical significance, the scarcity of attestation indicates that Sharezer was not a prominent figure whose story shaped major biblical narratives or theology. The name remains primarily a historical marker identifying specific people within the biblical record, rather than a term of theological or linguistic importance for understanding biblical concepts or meaning.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
As he was worshiping in the house of Nisroch his god, Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons struck him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Ararat. Esar Haddon his son reigned in his place.
2 Kings 19:37As he was worshiping in the house of Nisroch his god, Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Ararat. Esar Haddon his son reigned in his place.