He had to be readmitted into the Babylonian pantheon, though in a subordinate position to Marduk.

He took his place in the theological system as the son of Marduk, and on the great festival--the New Year's day--celebrated in honor of the great god of Babylon, the son shared some of the honors accorded to the father.

In time, his sanctuary at Borsippa was again recognized.

The former rivalry gave way to a cordial _entente_.

Nabu was even granted a chapel in E-Sagila at Babylon, to which likewise the name of E-Zida was given.