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Succoth-benoth

God • Old Testament
Succoth-benoth was a deity or idolatrous worship associated with Babylonian settlers in Samaria. Its exact identity is uncertain, though it has been connected with Babylonian religious practices and gods.
Biblical Usage
Succoth-benoth is listed among the gods worshiped by the peoples whom the Assyrian king settled in Samaria. Its mention illustrates the religious practices brought by Babylonian colonists into the land.
Scripture References
2 Kings 17:30