Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(fool of Merodach). King of Babylon, B. C. 561-559 (2 Kings 25:27; Jer. 52:31-34).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar. In his first year he had compassion upon Jehoiachin king of Judah, who had been in prison thirty-seven years, raised him to honor, and appointed him to sit at his own table for the rest of his life (2 Kings 25:27-30; Jer. 52:31). The name is recorded as AMELU-MARDUK. He reigned from B.C. 561 to 559, and was murdered by Neriglissar, a nobleman who had married his sister, and who then seized the crown.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
of Aramaic derivation and probably meaning soldier of Merodak; Evil-Merodak, a Babylonian king
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
foolish is thy rebellion
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
First; sublime; Merodoch’s fool:―a Babylonian king [MERODACH], 2 Kings 25:27. {Primus; sublimis}