Easton's Bible Dictionary Probably connected with the Hebrew word nesher, an eagle. An Assyrian god, supposed to be that represented with the head of an eagle. Sennacherib was killed in the temple of this idol (2 Kings 19:37; Isaiah 37:38). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia NISROCH nis'-rok, niz'-rok (nicrokh): The Assyrian god in whose temple Sennacherib was worshipping when put to death by his sons (2 Kings 19:37 Isaiah 37:38). The name is not found elsewhere. Some identify him with Asshur, the national deity. See BABYLONIA AND ASSYRIA, RELIGION OF.

Multi-Version Concordance Nisroch (2 Occurrences) 2 Kings 19:37 It happened, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Ararat. Esar Haddon his son reigned in his place. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) Isaiah 37:38 It happened, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons struck him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Ararat. Esar Haddon his son reigned in his place. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)