Maher-shalal-hash-baz


Maher-shalal-hash-baz was the second mentioned prophetic-name child in Isaiah chapter 8–9.

Biblical accounts

The name is mentioned twice in the Hebrew Bible and both in the Book of Isaiah chapter 8:
Isaiah 8:1
Isaiah 8:3

Analysis

The child Maher-shalal-hash-baz is the second prophetic-name child after the birth of Immanueltraditionally understood as the son of Abi the bride of king Ahaz, i.e., the future king Hezekiah, by many Jewish commentators, or of another woman. The phrases maher-shalal and hash-baz are synonymous, both meaning approximately "quickly to the plunder". The name Maher-shalal-hash-baz is a reference to the impending plunder of Samaria and Damascus by the king of Assyria, Tiglath-Pileser III.
This is often counted the longest name used in the Bible, though a possible longer name-phrase in Isaiah is found in "called Pele-joez-el-gibbor-abi-ad-sar-shalom"
The section is also quoted in the Book of Mormon.