So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life.
Parallel translations
- WEB and changed his prison garments. Jehoiachin ate bread before him continually all the days of his life;
- KJV And changed his prison garments: and he did eat bread continually before him all the days of his life.
- NKJV So Jehoiachin changed from his prison garments, and he ate bread regularly before the king all the days of his life.
- NASB So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and had his meals in the king’s presence regularly all the days of his life;
- NLT He supplied Jehoiachin with new clothes to replace his prison garb and allowed him to dine in the king’s presence for the rest of his life.
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Quick answer
Jehoiachin exchanged his prison clothes and dined at the king's table for the rest of his life. His shame was removed and fellowship restored.
Overview
The former king laid aside his prison garments and ate regularly at the Babylonian king's table, a mark of restored dignity and fellowship. The changing of garments and admission to the king's table echo themes of grace—the removal of shame and welcome into communion. This foreshadows the gospel reality in which believers, clothed anew in Christ's righteousness, are welcomed to feast at the King's table.
Cross-references & the web
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- 2 Sam 9:7“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”
- Isa 61:3to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
- Gen 41:42Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.
- 2 Kgs 24:12Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive.
- Zech 3:4So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.”
- Esth 8:15Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
- Esth 4:4When Esther’s maidens and eunuchs came and told her about Mordecai, the queen was overcome with distress. She sent clothes for Mordecai to wear instead of his sackcloth, but he would not accept them.
- Luke 15:22But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
- Gen 41:14So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh.
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