AT that time] 2 King. 20. 12, &c. To wit, when Hezekiah was newly recovered of that dangerous sicknesse, Chap. 38. 1. Merodach-baladan] Called also Berodach, 2 Kings 20:12. as Dibon Dimon, Chap. 15. 9. and Baladan from his fathers name; as Matthew 16:17. Mark 10:46. Either he, or his Father, seemeth to have been the first Chaldean King, that made head against the the Assyrians, to whom that people had been formerly subject, Chap. 23. 13. sent] Partly to enquire of the strange miracle wrought by God for Hezekiah, 2 Chronicles 32:31. partly to congratulate with him for his recovery, 2 Kings 20:12. and the overthrow of the Assyrian, 2 Chronicles 32:21; 2 Chronicles 32:23. from whom he had revolted: but chiefly to shew himself an enemy to his enemy; and to ingratiate himself with one, whom God so favoured, that he might have his help, when occasion should require it, Psalms 47:9. letters] Heb. books. Chap. 37. 13. was recovered] Heb. grown strong again.