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At that time Merodach-baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah; for he heard that he had been sick, and was recovered.
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History Confirms Scripture
Scholars explain that this verse presents a potential historical puzzle: how could Babylon have a king when it was a dependency of Assyria? Extra-biblical records, however, confirm that Merodach-baladan was a temporary usurper who had rebelled against Assyria. This detail, once obscure, now serves as a powerful confirmation of the Bible's historical accuracy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
At that time - That is, soon after his recovery; or after he had amassed great wealth, and was surrounded with the evidences of prosperity (…
19th Century
Anglican
Merodach-baladan. —The name is conspicuous in the Assyrian inscriptions of Sargon (Records of the Past, ix. 13), as havin…
16th Century
Protestant
At that time. Some think that this was the first king of the Chaldean nation, for his father, Baladin, had held the government ov…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
At that time Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon The same is called Berodach, ([Referenc…
13th Century
Catholic
At that time. The first point concerns the congratulations from friends, shown in the sending of messengers and…
