Melchom is mentioned as a demon in the Dictionnaire Infernal. Melchom was formerly held as a major deity by the Ammonites (a people who occupied an area of the country known today as Jordan) until he and his people were chased out of the area by King David and the Israelites. After being dethroned he was regarded as a lesser demon, taking up the office of the paymaster to the servants of hell. He possibly holds some connection to Moloch.