NERGAL
the great dog; that is, lion, one of the chief gods of the Assyrians and Babylonians (2-Kings 17:30), the god of war and hunting. He is connected with Cutha as its tutelary deity. ......
NERGAL-SHAREZER
Nergal, protect the king! (1.) One of the "princes of the king of Babylon who accompanied him in his last expedition against Jerusalem" (Jer. 39:3, Jer. 39: 13). (2.) Another of the "princes," who bore the title of "Rabmag." He was one of those who were sent to release Jeremiah from prison (Jer. 39:13) by "the captain of the guard." He was a Babylonian grandee of high rank. From profane history ......