Adrammelech

Adrammelech /əˈdræməˌlɛk/ (Biblical Hebrew: אַדְרַמֶּלֶךְ, romanized: ʾAḏrammeleḵ; Koinē Greek: Ἀδραμέλεχ Adramélekh) is an ancient Semitic god mentioned briefly by name in the Book of Kings, where he is described as a god of "Sepharvaim". Sepharvaim (a word which is grammatically dual) is commonly, but not certainly, identified with the twin cities of Sippar Yahrurum and Sippar Amnanum on the banks of the Euphrates, north of Babylon.[1][2] The name Adrammelech probably translates to "Magnificent king."

  1. ^ Millard, A. R. (1999). "Adrammelech". In Karel van der Toorn; Bob Becking; Pieter W. van der Horst (eds.). Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. pp. 10–11. ISBN 0-8028-2491-9.
  2. ^ Ginzberg, Louis; and John Dyneley Prince (1906). "Adrammelech". In Isidore Singer (ed.). The Jewish Encyclopedia.