Adrammelech

[ uh-dram-uh-lek ]

noun

, Bible.

1. one of the gods worshiped by the Sepharvites. Compare Anammelech.
2. a son of Sennacherib.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Adrammelech¹

From Late Latin Adramelech, from Greek Adramélech, Hebrew Adrammelekh, probably from Akkadian Adad-milki “Adad is my king”

Example Sentences

Adar, a solar deity; pronunciation of name not quite certain; it forms a part of the name Adrammelech, 66.

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