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Adrammelech

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Assyrian prince who murdered his father Sennacherib and fled to Ararat

Detailed Definition
Adrammelech, son of Sennacherib, assassinated his father with his brother Sharezer and escaped divine judgment by fleeing (2 Kings 19:37; Isaiah 37:38). His act reflects palace intrigue and rebellion. In poetry, Adrammelech embodies filial betrayal, the violent instability of empires, and the fleeting nature of power—often appearing as a shadowy figure of regicide and exile, underscoring God’s sovereignty over tyrants.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Adrammelech (Sennacherib’s son) appears in the context of Assyrian blasphemy against God; In William Blake’s prophetic books, Adrammelech symbolizes idolatrous power; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Drama of Exile," Adrammelech’s patricide reflects the corruption of empires; In George Herbert’s "The Church-porch," Adrammelech serves as a warning against filial impiety; In John Keble’s "Lyra Apostolica," Adrammelech’s idolatry contrasts with true worship; In T.S. Eliot’s "The Waste Land," ancient tyrants like Adrammelech echo modern spiritual desolation.
Additional Notes
Adrammelech: Assyrian idol (2 Kings 17:31) and name of a son of Sennacherib who murdered his father (2 Kings 19:37). The dual usage links pagan worship with regicide—powerful for poems on idolatry, violence, or divine judgment. The name’s harsh consonants lend themselves to ominous or incantatory verse. Contrast with Hebrew theophoric names to highlight cultural conflict.
Also Known As
Adrammelech of Sepharvaim
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