Then he spoke kindly to him and set his throne above the thrones of the kings who were with him in Babylon.
Parallel translations
- WEB and he spoke kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings who were with him in Babylon,
- KJV And spake kindly unto him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon,
- BSB And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon.
- NKJV And he spoke kindly to him and gave him a more prominent seat than those of the kings who were with him in Babylon.
- NLT He spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and gave him a higher place than all the other exiled kings in Babylon.
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Quick answer
Evil-merodach spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and gave him a seat of honor above the other captive kings in Babylon. The exiled Davidic king was unexpectedly exalted.
Overview
This gracious reversal places the heir of David's line in a position of dignity even in exile, a quiet sign that God had not abandoned His covenant promises. After a book filled with judgment, this note of favor signals that hope remains. The exaltation of David's descendant points forward to the day when David's greater Son would be exalted above all (Philippians 2:9-11).
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Cross-references · 4
- Prov 12:25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
- Dan 5:18–19You, king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father the kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and majesty:
- Jer 27:6–11Now I have given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, my servant; and I have also given the animals of the field to him to serve him.
- Dan 2:37You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
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