abstract:Nibhaz (Hebrew for "the barker") was a deity of the Avim during the time of Shalmaneser I (). Some indications of worship have been found in Syria, between Berytus and Tripolis, in the form of a dog.
31 the Avvites made Nibhazand Tartak, and the Sepharvites burned their childrenin the fireas sacrifices to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the godsofSepharvaim.