2 Kings 20:12 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

At that time Mero'dach-bal'adan the son of Bal'adan, king of Babylon, sent envoys with letters and a present to Hezeki'ah; for he heard that Hezeki'ah had been sick.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Berodach-baladan - The correct form of this name, Merodach-baladan, is given in Isaiah 39:1. The name is composed of three elements: Merodac…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

THE EMBASSY OF MERODACH-BALADAN
(2 Kings 20:12–19).

At that time Berodach-baladan. —Regar…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

At that time Berodachbaladan,.... He is called Merodachbaladan, Isaiah 39:1 , so here in the Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic versions; Se…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The king of Babylon was at this time independent of the king of Assyria, though shortly after subdued by him. Hezekiah showed his treasures and arm…

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