Thelasar
LocationsGeographical Setting
Thelasar is a variant spelling of Telassar, an unidentified location mentioned in 2 Kings 19:12 and Isaiah 37:12.
What is the meaning of Thelasar in the Bible?
Thelasar is a variant spelling of Telassar, which refers to an unknown location.
SIGNIFICANCE
The identification of this site aids in understanding the geographical scope of the Assyrian campaigns against Judah and the specific regions conquered by Sargon II prior to Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Thelasar 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 Thelasar in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Thelasar 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
"Thelasar." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/thelasar/