Easton's Bible Dictionary Barker, the name of an idol, supposed to be an evil demon of the Zabians. It was set up in Samaria by the Avites (2 Kings 17:31), probably in the form of a dog. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia NIBHAZ nib'-haz (nibhchaz): Given as the name of an idol of the Avvites, introduced by them into Samaria (2 Kings 17:31), but otherwise unknown. The text is supposed to be corrupt.

Multi-Version Concordance Nibhaz (1 Occurrence) 2 Kings 17:31 and the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak; and the Sepharvites burnt their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)