Introduction:
Berodach is a name mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the Assyrian and Babylonian interactions with the Kingdom of Judah. The name is often associated with Berodach-Baladan, a king of Babylon, who plays a role in the biblical narrative during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah.

Biblical References:
The primary reference to Berodach is found in 2 Kings 20:12, where the name appears as "Berodach-Baladan." The Berean Standard Bible translates this passage as follows: "At that time Berodach-Baladan son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard about Hezekiah’s illness."

Historical Context:
Berodach-Baladan, also known as Marduk-apla-iddina II in historical records, was a Chaldean prince who became king of Babylon. His reign is noted for his opposition to Assyrian dominance, and he is known to have ruled Babylon intermittently between 721 and 710 BC and again briefly in 703 BC. His interactions with Hezekiah are set against the backdrop of Assyrian expansion and the political maneuvering of smaller states like Judah.

Role in the Biblical Narrative:
The account of Berodach-Baladan's interaction with Hezekiah is significant for several reasons. After Hezekiah's miraculous recovery from illness, Berodach-Baladan sends envoys with letters and gifts, ostensibly to congratulate Hezekiah. However, this gesture is also seen as a diplomatic move to forge an alliance against the Assyrian empire. Hezekiah's response to this overture is recorded in 2 Kings 20:13-19 and Isaiah 39:1-8, where he shows the Babylonian envoys all the treasures of his house, an act that later leads to a prophetic rebuke from Isaiah.

Theological Implications:
From a theological perspective, the encounter between Hezekiah and Berodach-Baladan serves as a cautionary tale about pride and reliance on foreign alliances rather than trusting in God. Hezekiah's decision to display his wealth to the Babylonian envoys is seen as a lapse in judgment, leading to Isaiah's prophecy that all the treasures of Judah would eventually be carried off to Babylon (2 Kings 20:17-18).

Conclusion:
While the name Berodach itself is not extensively detailed in the Bible, its association with Berodach-Baladan provides insight into the geopolitical dynamics of the ancient Near East and serves as a narrative that underscores the importance of faithfulness to God over political expediency.1255. Berodak Baladan -- "he has given a son," a Babylonian king
... "he has given a son," a Babylonian king. Transliteration: Berodak Baladan Phonetic
Spelling: (ber-o-dak' bal-ad-awn') Short Definition: Berodach-baladan. ...
/hebrew/1255.htm - 6kBerodach (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Berodach (1 Occurrence). 2 Kings 20:12 At that
time Berodach Baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon ...
/b/berodach.htm - 6k

Berodach-baladan (1 Occurrence)
Berodach-baladan. Berodachbaladan, Berodach-baladan. Beroea . Easton's Bible
Dictionary ... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BERODACH-BALADAN. be-ro'-dak-bal'-a-dan ...
/b/berodach-baladan.htm - 7k

Berodachbaladan (1 Occurrence)
... In Isaiah 39:1 he is called Merodach-baladan (qv). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
BERODACH-BALADAN. be-ro'-dak-bal'-a-dan. See MERODACH-BALADAN. ...
/b/berodachbaladan.htm - 7k

Baladan (2 Occurrences)
... a-dan bal'adhan, "He (ie Merodach) has given a son": Baladan is said in 2 Kings
20:12 and Isaiah 39:1 to have been the father of Berodach (Merodach)-Baladan ...
/b/baladan.htm - 9k

Beroea (4 Occurrences)

/b/beroea.htm - 11k

Envoys (16 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 20:12 At that time Berodach Baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon,
sent letters and a present to Hezekiah; for he had heard that Hezekiah had ...
/e/envoys.htm - 11k

Merodach-baladan (2 Occurrences)
... He is also called Berodach-baladan (2 Kings 20:12; 2 Chronicles 20:31). (see
HEZEKIAH.). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MERODACH-BALADAN. ...
/m/merodach-baladan.htm - 9k

Merodachbaladan (1 Occurrence)
... He is also called Berodach-baladan (2 Kings 20:12; 2 Chronicles 20:31). (see
HEZEKIAH.). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MERODACH-BALADAN. ...
/m/merodachbaladan.htm - 9k

Bal'adan (2 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 20:12 At that time Berodach-baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon,
sent a letter and a present unto Hezekiah; for he had heard that Hezekiah had ...
/b/bal'adan.htm - 6k

Berni'ce (3 Occurrences)
Berni'ce. Bernice, Berni'ce. Berodach . Multi-Version Concordance Berni'ce
(3 Occurrences). ... Bernice, Berni'ce. Berodach . Reference Bible.
/b/berni'ce.htm - 7k

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus