Adrammelech
Americannoun
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one of the gods worshiped by the Sepharvites.
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a son of Sennacherib.
Etymology
Origin of Adrammelech
From Late Latin Adramelech, from Greek Adramélech, Hebrew Adrammelekh, probably from Akkadian Adad-milki “Adad is my king”
Example Sentences
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The Hebrews tell us that the men of Sepharvaim worshipped Adrammelech; and this can hardly be any other deity than the Adar-Malik of the inscriptions.
From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max
Shareser is not mentioned, either by Abydenus or Polyhistor, as taking part in the murder; it would seem to be very probable, that Adrammelech was the culprit.
From The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia by Pinches, Theophilus Goldridge
The Hebrews were aware that this city worshipped the gods Adar and Anu, Adrammelech and Anammelech.
From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max
It is proper to add that neither elsewhere than in Moloch will be found Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.
From Fishes, Flowers, and Fire as Elements and Deities in the Phallic Faiths and Worship of the Ancient Religions of Greece, Babylon, by Anonymous
Her name appears in the inscriptions connected with both places; and she is probably the "Anammelech," whom the Sepharvites honored in conjunction with Adrammelech, the "Fire-King."
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