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<p> A god of the Avites, 2 Kings 17:31 . [[Jewish]] interpreters say the name means barker, and affirm that this idol had the shape of a dog. [[Historical]] traces have also been found of the ancient worship of idols in the form of dogs among the Syrians. In the | Nebhaz <ref name="term_16758" /> | ||
==References == | <p> A god of the Avites, 2 Kings 17:31 . [[Jewish]] interpreters say the name means barker, and affirm that this idol had the shape of a dog. [[Historical]] traces have also been found of the ancient worship of idols in the form of dogs among the Syrians. In the Zabian books, [[Nibhaz]] occurs as the "lord of darkness;" which, according to the character of Assyrian- [[Chaldean]] mythology, would point to an evil planetary demon. </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_16758"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/american-tract-society-bible-dictionary/nebhaz Nebhaz from American Tract Society Bible Dictionary]</ref> | <ref name="term_16758"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/american-tract-society-bible-dictionary/nebhaz Nebhaz from American Tract Society Bible Dictionary]</ref> | ||
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Nebhaz [1]
A god of the Avites, 2 Kings 17:31 . Jewish interpreters say the name means barker, and affirm that this idol had the shape of a dog. Historical traces have also been found of the ancient worship of idols in the form of dogs among the Syrians. In the Zabian books, Nibhaz occurs as the "lord of darkness;" which, according to the character of Assyrian- Chaldean mythology, would point to an evil planetary demon.
