How to Pronounce Evil-merodach

What does Evil-merodach mean?

Evil-merodach means “the fool of Merodach; the fool grinds bitterly”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was Evil-merodach?

Merodach’s man, the son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon (2 Kings 25:27; Jer. 52:31, 34). He seems to have reigned but two years (B.C. 562-560). Influenced probably by Daniel, he showed kindness to Jehoiachin, who had been a prisoner in Babylon for thirty-seven years. He released him, and “spoke kindly to him.” He was murdered by Nergal-sharezer=Neriglissar, his brother-in-law, who succeeded him (Jer. 39:3, 13).

Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.

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