The meaning of “בַּלְאֲדָן”

Understanding Balʼădân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1081

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

בַּלְאֲדָן

Phoneticbal-ad-awn'

TransliterationBalʼădân

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Baladan. - § Baladan = "Bel (is his) lord)" - Baladan, the name of a Babylonian prince 1) the father of Merodach-baladan to whom Hezekiah revealed the riches of his treasures

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references

Reference	Text
2 Kings 20:12	“At that time Berodach–baladan, 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 Merodach–baladan, 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.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

2 Kings

Book Distribution

2 Kings1

Isaiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בַּלְאֲדָן' deepen your understanding of 2 Kings 20:12?

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