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A Political Mission
Commentators explain that this embassy from Babylon was more than a simple 'get well' visit. The Babylonian king, Merodach-baladan, was seeking a political and military alliance with Hezekiah against their common enemy, the powerful Assyrian empire. The congratulations were likely a pretext for a strategic meeting.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 20:12
18th Century
Theologian
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
On 2 Kings 20:12
19th Century
Bishop
THE EMBASSY OF MERODACH-BALADAN
(2 Kings 20:12–19).
At that time Berodach-baladan. —Regar…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 20:12
17th Century
Pastor
At that time Berodachbaladan,.... He is called Merodachbaladan, Isaiah 39:1 , so here in the Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic versions; Se…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 20:12–21
17th Century
Minister
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…