2 Kings 25:27-30

New International Reader's Version

Jehoiachin Is Set Free

²⁷ Awel-Marduk set Jehoiachin, the king of Judah, free from prison. It was in the 37th year after Jehoiachin had been taken away to Babylon. It was also the year Awel-Marduk became king of Babylon. It was on the 27th day of the 12th month. ²⁸ Awel-Marduk spoke kindly to Jehoiachin. He gave him a place of honor. Other kings were with Jehoiachin in Babylon. But his place was more important than theirs. ²⁹ So Jehoiachin put his prison clothes away. For the rest of Jehoiachin’s life the king provided what he needed. ³⁰ The king did that for Jehoiachin day by day as long as he lived.