Nebo (1)

ne'-bo (nebho; Assyrian Nabu): The Babylonian god of literature and science. In the Babylonian mythology he is represented as the son and interpreter of Bel-merodach (compare Isa 46:1; Bel and Nebo there represent Babylon). His own special shrine was at Borsippo. His planet was Mercury. His name enters into Biblical names, as "Nebuchadnezzar," and perhaps "Abed-nego" (Da 1:7, for "Abed-nebo, servant of Nebo").

See a list of verses on NEBO in the Bible.

See BABYLONIA AND ASSYRIA,RELIGION OF .

See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.


You Might Also Like