Bible Dictionary
Berodach-baladan
A king of Babylon who sent a friendly delegation and gifts to Hezekiah. Isaiah calls him Merodach-baladan.
Definition
Berodach-baladan was a king of Babylon who sent a friendly delegation and gifts to Hezekiah. In Isaiah he is called Merodach-baladan.
Biblical Usage
His embassy to Hezekiah is recorded in the account of the Babylonian king’s friendly communication with Judah’s king.
Historical Background
The name Berodach-baladan is identified in the supplied material with Merodach-baladan.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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.).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>be-ro'-dak-bal'-a-dan.</p><p>See MERODACH-BALADAN.</p>