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The god Merodach was still a captive in the temple of Ashur.
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The first great battle of the gods was between Tiamat and Merodach.
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It then contains prayers and invocations to the Gods, Merodach and Nebo.
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No king could reign aright if Merodach were not restored to E-sagila.
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O Merodach, our avenger, we give thee sovereignty over the entire Universe.
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In time, however, the kings followed the example of Hammurabi by exalting Merodach.
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Nebo and Merodach went in front, speeding like emissaries over hills and plains.
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Their most celebrated son was Merodach or Bel-Merodach, the Belus of Babylonian times.
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The chief objects of Babylonian worship were Bel, Merodach, and Nebo.
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El-lil became Bel of Nippur, Asari or Merodach Bel of Babylon.
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Soon after, Babylon was reduced by Sennacherib, and Merodach Baladan driven into exile.
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In one of the hymns Merodach is addressed as follows:-
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Priest Merodach walked with me at evening along the banks of the great river.
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The heart of Merodach was made glad at these words.
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The second reign of Merodach-baladan had lasted barely nine months.
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Elam had assisted Merodach-baladan, and its soldiers had fought on the plains of Kish.