Overview
The Bible addresses nisroch across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Nineveh, Regicide, Sennacherib and Jerusalem.
Key Bible verses about nisroch
Old Testament
2 Kings
So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh.
And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. Armenia: Heb. Ararat
Isaiah
So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh.
And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: and Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. Armenia: Heb. Ararat
In the Bible dictionary
Studying nisroch for yourself
- Begin with 2 Kings 19:36, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Kings and Isaiah each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Nineveh, Regicide, Sennacherib and Jerusalem.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about nisroch?
The Bible addresses nisroch across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Nineveh, Regicide, Sennacherib and Jerusalem.
How many Bible verses are about nisroch?
The Bible references nisroch in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention nisroch?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Kings 19:36: “So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh.”
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