Topheth

Located in the valley of Hinnom, probably in the southeast region, Topheth was a "high place". It was the site of worship of the Ammonite god MolechTopheth, meaning "place of fire," was a site of worship for Molech; however, it’s primitive root word "toph" meant "playing or beating a percussion instrument such as a timbrel, tambourine, or drum". Scholars believe that it was possible that percussion instruments were used to drown out the sounds of infants as they were burned alive.

References (8)

Mentioned in total 8 times in the Bible:
2 Kings 23:10, Jer. 7:31, Jer. 7:32, Jer. 19:6, Jer. 19:11, Jer. 19:12, Jer. 19:13, Jer. 19:14

Identification

10/10. fully confirmed, archaeological findings and tradition confirm the identification of this place.

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