Berean Standard Bible
“At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness and recovery.”
Hezekiah had been near death, prayed, and was healed, with fifteen years added to his life. After this, news of the miracle reached Babylon, then a rising power looking for allies against Assyria.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness and recovery.
World English Bible (WEB)
At that time, Merodach Baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah; for he heard that he had been sick, and had recovered.
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
At that time Merodach-baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah; for he heard that he had been sick, and was recovered.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
At that time Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters with an offering to Hezekiah, because he had news that Hezekiah had been ill, and was well again.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
EN aquel tiempo Merodach-baladán, hijo de Baladán, rey de Babilonia, envió cartas y presentes á Ezechîas; porque había oído que había estado enfermo, y que había convalecido.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Poco después, el rey de Babilonia (Merodac Baladán, hijo de Baladán) envió un regalo y saludos a Ezequías, pues había oído de la grave enfermedad que lo había aquejado y también que ya estaba restablecido.
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