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The marshes in the south like the adjoining desert were frequented by Aramaic tribes; of these the most famous were the Kald [= a] or Chaldaeans who under Merodach-baladan made themselves masters of Babylon and gave their name in later days to the whole population of the country.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" Various

In Nisan the Kald [= a] prince, Merodach (Marduk) - baladan, entered Babylon and was there crowned legitimate king.

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Merodach-baladan was, however, easily routed by Sennacherib; fleeing again to Elam and hiding himself in the marshes, but always ready to take advantage of Sennacherib's absence to return to

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

Merodach-baladan, Sennacherib began lengthy and active preparations for an effective expeditions against Babylonia, which was ever rebellious and restless.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

While laying siege to Jerusalem, Sennacherib received the disquieting news of Merodach-baladan's sudden appearance in Babylonia.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

Esarhaddon's first campaign was against Babylonia, where a fresh revolt, caused by the son of the late Merodach-baladan, had broken out.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

His first military expedition was directed against Merodach-baladan, of Babylonia, who, at the news of

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

In 711 B.C., however, Ezechias (Hezekiah), King of Juda, partly influenced by Merodach-baladan, of Babylonia, and partly by promises of help from Egypt, rebelled against the Assyrian monarch, and in this revolt he was heartly joined by the Phoenicians, the

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

In a fierce battle Merodach-baladan was for the third time defeated and compelled to flee to Elam, where, worn and broken down by old age and misfortunes, he ended his troubled life, and Asshur-nadin-shum, the eldest son of Sennacherib, was appointed king over Babylonia.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

He afterwards drove Merodach-baladan (q.v.), who kept him at bay for twelve years, out of Babylon, which he entered in triumph.

Easton's Bible Dictionary M.G. Easton 1897