Baladan

He has given a son, the father of the Babylonian king (2 Kgs 20:12; Isa 39:1) Merodach-baladan (q.v.).

Named in the Bible

2 verses

  • 2 Kings 20:12 At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick.
  • 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.

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897), by Matthew George Easton.