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Evil-merodach
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
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).
Scripture references
Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
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.
Scripture references
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
the fool of Merodach; the fool grinds bitterly
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
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.