# Molech, Moloch #

## Facts: ##

Molech was the name of one of the false gods that the Canaanites worshiped. Other spellings are "Moloch" and "Molek."

* People who worshiped Molech sacrificed their children to him by means of fire.
* Some of the Israelites also worshiped Molech instead of the one true God, Yahweh. They followed the evil practices of Molech worshipers, including sacrificing their children.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [canaan](../other/canaan.md) **·** [evil](../kt/evil.md) **·** [falsegod](../kt/falsegod.md) **·** [god](../kt/god.md) **·** [idol](../other/idol.md) **·** [sacrifice](../other/sacrifice.md) **·** [true](../kt/true.md) **·** [worship](../kt/worship.md) **·** [yahweh](../kt/yahweh.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 11:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/11/07)
* [2 Kings 23:10-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ki/23/10)
* [Acts 07:43](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/07/43)
* [Jeremiah 32:33-35](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/32/33)
* [Leviticus 18:21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/lev/18/21)