Jeremiah 52:31-34
Christian Standard Bible
Jehoiachin Pardoned
31 On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, King Evil-merodach of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, pardoned King Jehoiachin of Judah and released him from prison. 32 He spoke kindly to him and set his throne above the thrones of the kings who were with him in Babylon. 33 So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and he dined regularly in the presence of the king of Babylon for the rest of his life. 34 As for his allowance, a regular allowance was given to him by the king of Babylon, a portion for each day until the day of his death, for the rest of his life.(A)
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Jeremiah 52:31-34
International Standard Version
Jehoiachin Released from Prison
31 In the first year of his reign, King Evil-merodach of Babylon, showed favor to King Jehoiachin of Judah by releasing him from prison on the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month in the thirty-seventh year of the exile of King Jehoiachin of Judah. 32 He spoke kindly to him and gave him a seat above the seats of the other[a] kings who were in Babylon with him. 33 Jehoiachin[b] changed his prison clothes and regularly dined with the king[c] as long as he lived. 34 As for his living expenses, a regular allowance was given him daily by the king of Babylon as long as he lived,[d] until the day of his death.
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- Jeremiah 52:32 The Heb. lacks other
- Jeremiah 52:33 Lit. He
- Jeremiah 52:33 Lit. ate food before him
- Jeremiah 52:34 Lit. all the days of his life
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