³⁸ It came about as he was worshiping in the house of Nisroch his god , that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons killed him with the sword ; and they escaped into the land of Ararat . And Esarhaddon his son became king in his place .

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.