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Copyright Statement These dictionary topics are from the Holman Bible Dictionary, published by Broadman & Holman, 1991. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Broadman & Holman. Bibliography Information Butler, Trent C. Editor.. "Entry for 'MARDUK'". "Holman Bible Dictionary". <http://www.studylight.org/dic/hbd/view.cgi?number=T4101>. 1991.