Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz
maleDivided MonarchyMeaning: “Swift to plunder, quick to spoil”
The younger son of Isaiah, given the longest name in the Bible as a sign that Assyria would soon plunder Israel’s enemies.
Biography
Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, the younger son of Isaiah, bears the longest name in the Bible. The LORD instructed Isaiah to name him so that "before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away" (Isaiah 8:4). His birth was a dated prophecy of the swift fall of Israel's enemies to Assyria — another of Isaiah's children who served as "signs and… wonders in Israel" (Isaiah 8:18).
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Born as a prophetic sign of Assyria’s coming conquest
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Themes & lessons from Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz appears.
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Scripture Appearances
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Isaiah 8:1
Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz. Mahershalalhashbaz: Heb. In making speed to the spoil he hasteneth the prey, or, Make speed, etc
Isaiah 8:3
And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz. went: Heb. approached
Isaiah 8:4
For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria. the riches: or, he that is before the king of Assyria shall take away the riches, etc
Isaiah 8:18
Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.
Frequently asked about Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz
Who was Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz in the Bible?
The younger son of Isaiah, given the longest name in the Bible as a sign that Assyria would soon plunder Israel’s enemies.
What does the name Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz mean?
The name Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz means “Swift to plunder, quick to spoil”.
Who were Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz's parents?
Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz was the child of Isaiah.
Where does Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz appear in the Bible?
Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz is mentioned 4 times across 1 book: Isaiah.
What can we learn from Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz?
The story of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz touches on themes of maher-shalal-hash-baz, marriage, adoption, assyria — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz's life.
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