Ezra 4:10

Ver. 10. The great and noble Asnapper— Grotius supposes, that Asnapper is another name for Salmanasar, or Ezar-haddon, who sent these colonies hither; but it is more probable, that he was some principal commander, who was intrusted by one or both of those kings to conduct them over the Euphrates, and see them settled in those countries. See Bishop Patrick. Instead of at such a time, in this, the 11th, 12th, and 17th verses, Houbigant, after the Vulgate, reads, dicunt salutem, send health, or greeting.