Isaiah 39:1
“At that time Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
At that time Merodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon,.... The same is called Berodach, Kg2 20:12 which,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
At that time - That is, soon after his recovery; or after he had amassed great wealth, and was surrounded with the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 39:1-4
Hence we may learn these lessons: - 1. That humanity and common civility teach us to rejoice with our friends and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan The form "Berodach" in 2Ki 20:12 is less correct. Marduk-habal-iddina is described…
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