At that time Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered.
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Interpretation
This verse speaks in the wider setting of holiness and judgment as Isaiah unfolds its message.
Glossary
- Babylon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
- Baladan Person
- He has given a son, the father of the Babylonian king ( 2 Kings 20:12 ; Isa. 39:1 ) Merodach-baladan (q. v. ).
- Hezekiah Person
- Whom Jehovah has strengthened. (1. ) Son of Ahaz ( 2 Kings 18:1 ; 2 Chr. 29:1 ), whom he succeeded on the throne of the kingdom of Judah. He reigned twenty-nine years (B. C. 726-697).