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Nabû-šuma-ukin I. Nabû-šuma-ukin I, inscribed mdNābû-šuma-ú-kin, [i 1] meaning “ Nabû has established legitimate progeny,” [2] was the 5th king listed in the sequence of the so-called dynasty of E, possibly a mixed series of dynasties, that ruled over Babylon during the early Iron Age. The exact duration of his reign is unknown but ...
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Father: NebuchadnezzarMother: Amytis (?)Sister: Kasšaya (married to Neriglissar)Original name: Nabû-šuma-ukînFalls victim to a court conspiracy; is sent to jail, where he meets former king Jehoiachin of JudahBefore Ulûlu566: released; he accepts a new name, Amel-Marduk ("Man of Marduk")562: Becomes king after the death of his fatherIrving Finkel, "The Lament of Nabû-šuma-ukîn" in J. Renger (ed.), Babylon. Focus mesopotamischer Geschichte, Wiege früher Gelehrtsamkeit, Mythos in der Moderne(1999 Saaerbrücken) 323-341
Nabu-shum-ukin changed his name to Amel-Marduk upon his release, possibly in reverence of the god Marduk to whom he had prayed. Amel-Marduk is remembered mainly for releasing Jeconiah after 37 years of imprisonment.
May 7, 2024 · Amel-Marduk (Akkadian: Amēl-Marduk),[78] originally named Nabu-shum-ukin (Nabû-šum-ukīn)[78] – succeeded Nebuchadnezzar as king in 562 BC. His reign was marred with intrigues and he only ruled for two years before being murdered and usurped by his brother-in-law, Neriglissar.
- circa -585
- circa August 10, -560 (16-33)
- a.k.a. (Evil-Merodach)
Nabu-shum-ukin changed his name to Amel-Marduk upon his release, possibly in reverence of the god Marduk to whom he had prayed. Amel-Marduk is remembered mainly for releasing Jeconiah after 37 years of imprisonment.
He was the successor of Nebuchadnezzar II (r. 605–562 BC). On account of the small number of surviving cuneiform sources, little is known of Amel-Marduk's reign and actions as king. Amel-Marduk, originally named Nabu-shum-ukin, was not Nebuchadnezzar's eldest son, nor the oldest living son at the time of his appointment as crown prince and ...
After the conspiracy, Amel-Marduk was imprisoned, possibly together with Jeconiah, the captured king of Judah. Nabu-shum-ukin changed his name to Amel-Marduk upon his release, possibly in reverence of the god Marduk to whom he had prayed. Amel-Marduk is remembered mainly for releasing Jeconiah after 37 years of imprisonment. Amel-Marduk is also ...
