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

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

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