Original Word: אָסְנַפַּר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Ocnappar
Pronunciation: ah-seh-nap-par
Phonetic Spelling: (os-nap-par')
Definition: Asenappar
Meaning: Osnappar

Asnapper

Of foreign derivation; Osnappar, an Assyrian king -- Asnapper.

Word Origin
(Aramaic) of foreign origin
Definition
an Assyr. king
NASB Translation
Osnappar (1).

אָֽסְנַמַּר proper name, masculine Asnappar, who transported peoples to Samaria Ezra 4:10; Ασενναφαρ, ᵐ5^L Σαλμανασσάρηχ; probably = Assyrian king Asšurbanipal ( B.C. 668-626), i.e. אס(רב)נפל, Gelzer^{Äg. Zeitsch. 1875, 78} COT^{on the passage} Mey^{E Jud. 29 f.} Zim^{KAT 3. 351} Berthol^{on the passage} Ency. Bib.³⁴².

Word Origin: Of foreign origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Osnappar, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and the historical context of the Assyrian Empire.

Usage: The name Osnappar appears in the context of the Assyrian Empire's influence over the region of Samaria and the surrounding territories. It is mentioned in the context of the resettlement of peoples in the land of Israel.

Context: Osnappar is mentioned in the Bible in Ezra 4:10, where he is described as having deported various peoples and settled them in the cities of Samaria. This action is part of the broader Assyrian policy of relocating conquered peoples to prevent rebellion and to integrate them into the empire. Osnappar is often equated with Ashurbanipal, one of the last great kings of Assyria, who reigned from 668 to 627 BC. Ashurbanipal is known for his extensive library and for his military campaigns that expanded and secured the Assyrian Empire. The mention of Osnappar in the Bible highlights the historical context of the Assyrian influence over the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the subsequent changes in population and culture due to Assyrian policies.

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