Telassar
LocationsGeographical Setting
Telassar is a geographical location identified in 2 Kings 19:12 as a city associated with the inhabitants of Eden.
What is the meaning of Telassar in the Bible?
Telassar was a city mentioned by Sennacherib's messengers to Hezekiah, inhabited by the 'children of Eden', and captured by Assyrian kings. Its geographical position is debated among scholars.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Telassar helps clarify the extent of Assyrian military campaigns and the specific regions targeted by Sennacherib's psychological warfare against Judah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Telassar held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Telassar in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Telassar clarify?
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
"Telassar." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/telassar/