Sepharvites

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[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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Sepharvites

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

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