The king of Babylon who sent a friendly deputation to Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:12). In Isa. 39:1 he is called Merodach-baladan (q.v.).
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Berodach-Baladan
Name meaning: the son of death (Hitchcock)
Key verses
Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(2 Kings 20:12) [MERODACH-BALADAN]
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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