096 Marduk and Nebo Plaque

Museum Description: Plaque Dedicating a Property to a Nabu Temple

Room: 55/Case: None/Number: ME 118796

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1

The prophecy concerning the destruction of Babylon particularly mentions the humiliation of two of their gods.  Bel literally means 'Lord, Owner' and was another name for the chief Babylonian god Marduk, who is also called Merodach in the Bible.  Since he was supposed to be the founder of Babylon, it has been suggested this could actually be Nimrod made into a god.  Nebo was the son of Marduk and his name is part of several names in the Bible such as Nebuchadnezzar, Nabopolassar, Nebuzaradan and possibly even Abednego.  Marduk (Bel) is on the left and Nebo is on the right.  Notice they are both standing on dragons, which is also a symbol of Marduk and can be seen on several reliefs.

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