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Envoys From Babylon

12 At that time, Merodak Baladan[a] son of Baladan, the king of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah because he heard that Hezekiah had been sick.

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  1. 2 Kings 20:12 The translation follows some Hebrew manuscripts, as well as the ancient versions and the parallel in Isaiah 39:1. Some Hebrew manuscripts read Berodak Baladan. Merodak is probably a derogatory name for Marduk, the chief god of Babylon.