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MELZAR, or Malazar, the Governor of Daniel and his Companions, when they were Captives at Babylon, Dan. xi. 16. The Word Melzar1 signifies rather an Officer belonging to the Kitchen, a Caterer, or Steward, than seems to be a proper Name2.
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