Berodach-Baladan
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A variant Hebrew spelling of Merodach-baladan, king of Babylon who sought an alliance with Judah against the Assyrian Empire.
What is the meaning of Berodach-Baladan in the Bible?
A variant Hebrew spelling of Merodach-baladan, king of Babylon who sought an alliance with Judah against the Assyrian Empire.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this name variation clarifies the identity of the Babylonian ruler who sent envoys to King Hezekiah, an event recorded in 2 Kings 20:12-19 and Isaiah 39:1-8, providing historical context for Judah's diplomatic maneuvers during the Assyrian crisis.
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