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Merodach-baladan

Merodach-baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, king of Judah.

The name Merodach-baladan means “bitter contrition, without judgment”

MaleKingMesopotamiaDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A king of Babylon living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 20:12; referred to as Merodach-baladan (בְּרֹאדַךְ בַּלְאֲדָן, מְרֹדַךְ בַּלְאֲדָן); a son of Baladan.

Glossary entries

Merodach-Baladan Berodach-Baladan

Family members

Father

Baladan

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 2 Kings 20:12
    At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness.
  2. Isaiah 39:1
    At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness and recovery.