Samgar-Nebo
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Samgar-Nebo in the Bible?
An officer of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, who took his seat with other nobles in the middle gate of Jerusalem after the Chaldean army had taken the city.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Samgar-Nebo confirms the historical presence of Babylonian administrative authority during the siege, illustrating the political restructuring that occurred immediately following the destruction of Jerusalem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Samgar-Nebo reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Samgar-Nebo in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Samgar-Nebo clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Samgar-Nebo." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/samgarnebo/