Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
the Fourth Week after Easter
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Merodach

Holman Bible Dictionary

Search for…
or
1 2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Merneptah
Next Entry
Merodach-Baladan
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
(mihr oh' dak) Hebrew form of Marduk, the chief god of Babylon, also called Bel, corresponding to the Semitic Baal or “Lord” (Jeremiah 50:2 ). Merodach is an element in the names of the Babylonian kings Merodach-baladan (2 Kings 20:12; Isaiah 39:1 ) and Evil-Merodach (2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31 ). With a different vocalization, Merodach yields the name Mordecai (Esther 2:5 ). See Gods, Pagan .

Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Merodach'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​m/merodach.html. 1991.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile