Merodach
death; slaughter, the name of a Babylonian god, probably the
planet Mars (Jer. 50:2), or it may be another name of Bel, the
guardian divinity of Babylon. This name frequently occurs as a
surname to the kings of Assyria and Babylon.
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Merodach' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.