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evil-merodach in Easton's Bible Dictionary

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).

evil-merodach in Smith's Bible Dictionary

(the fool of Merodach), #2Ki 25:27| the son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar. He reigned but a short time, having ascended the throne on the death of Nebuchadnezzar in B.C. 561, and being himself succeeded by Neriglissar in B.C. 559. He was murdered by Neriglissar.

evil-merodach in Schaff's Bible Dictionary

E'VIL-MERO'DACH , son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. 2 Kgs 25:27. Soon after his accession to the throne he released Jehoiachin, king of Judah, from prison, and treated him with great regard through life. Jer 52:31-34. He began his reign b.c. 561, but in b. c. 559 he fell a victim to a conspiracy formed among his own kindred, headed by his brother-in-law, Neriglissar -- probably the Nergal-sharezer of Jer 39:3, 2 Kgs 11:13 -- who succeeded him.