Sepharvites

American  

[sef-ahr-vahyts, si-fahr-] / ˈsɛf ɑrˌvaɪts, sɪˈfɑr- /

plural noun

1. people believed to be of the ancient Babylonian city of Sippar, some of whom later settled in Samaria.

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Example Sentences

In the same way the Sepharvites called their god Adramelech, which means a magnificent king.

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."

From The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1. (of 7): Chaldaea The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. by Rawlinson, George