Biblical person
Evil-merodach
king
People
also: Evil-merodach
Evil-merodach is named as king of Babylon in accounts of Jehoiachin’s release from prison.
Evil-merodach in the Bible is the king of Babylon who brought Jehoiachin, king of Judah, out of the prison house. 2 Kings 25:27 says that he “lifted up the head” of Jehoiachin from prison; Jeremiah 52:31 likewise says that he brought Jehoiachin out of the prison house.
Evil-merodach is named in at least 2 verses across 2 books: 2 Kings and Jeremiah. Both references identify him as king of Babylon and connect his name with Jehoiachin’s release.
2
Verses
2
Books
2 Kings 25:27
First named
Key verses
Across Scripture
2 Kings · Jeremiah