Merodach

Merodach, mentioned in Jeremiah 50:2, was the chief god of the city of Babylon. As Babylon grew in importance under King Hammurabi, Merodach (or Marduk) also increased in prominence, eventually displacing earlier gods to become the head of the Babylonian pantheon. In later periods, the name Merodach was often replaced by the title Bel, meaning "Owner" or "Lord." The biblical reference to Merodach occurs in the context of divine judgment against Babylon, where the prophet Jeremiah declares that Babylon is captured and Merodach is shattered.