Maher-shalal-hash-baz
Maher-shalal-hash-baz, meaning "swift is booty, speedy is prey," was the symbolic name given to Isaiah's son.
The name Maher-shalal-hash-baz means “making speed to the spoil; he hastens to the prey”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Isaiah 8:1; only referred to as Maher-shalal-hash-baz (מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז); son of Isaiah; a brother of Shear-jashub.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
- Siblings
Alternative names
- מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּזMaher-shalal-hash-baz
Mentions
- Then the LORD said to me, “Take a large scroll and write on it with an ordinary stylus: Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
- And I had relations with the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD said to me, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz.