Bible Dictionary
Evilmerodach
Evilmerodach was the son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. He reigned only briefly before being murdered and succeeded by Neriglissar.
Definition
Evilmerodach was the son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. He reigned for a short time before being murdered by Neriglissar, who succeeded him.
Biblical Usage
He is the king who released Jehoiachin from prison and treated him honorably at the royal court.
Historical Background
His reign is placed approximately between 561 and 559 B.C. The name is explained as meaning the fool of Merodach.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the fool of Merodach), (2 Kings 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.