NERGAL, or Neregel, a God of the Cuthites, 2 Kings xvii. 30. The Rabbins, followed by some Interpreters, think the God Nergal was worshipped under the Shape of a wooden Hen. Others think that the Cuthites adored Fire, and kept up a perpetual Fire upon their Altars, in Honour of the Sun. Ner signifies a Lamp.
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