And the king provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life. And the kingThis phrase refers to Evil-merodach, the king of Babylon, who succeeded Nebuchadnezzar. Historically, Evil-merodach's reign began around 562 BC. His decision to show kindness to Jehoiachin, the exiled king of Judah, reflects a significant shift in policy from his predecessor. In a broader biblical context, this act of mercy can be seen as a divine orchestration, where God uses even foreign rulers to fulfill His purposes and show favor to His people. provided
The Hebrew root for "provided" is "nathan," which means to give, bestow, or grant. This word is often used in the Old Testament to describe God's provision and blessings. In this context, it signifies a continuous and generous act of giving, highlighting the king's benevolence towards Jehoiachin. It serves as a reminder of God's provision and care, even in exile and difficult circumstances. Jehoiachin
Jehoiachin was the king of Judah who was taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar and spent 37 years in prison. His release and subsequent favor in Babylon symbolize hope and restoration. Jehoiachin's account is a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises, as his lineage is preserved, ultimately leading to the birth of Jesus Christ, as noted in the genealogy in Matthew 1. a daily portion
The phrase "a daily portion" indicates a regular, sustained provision. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, providing a daily portion was a sign of honor and care. This provision ensured Jehoiachin's well-being and dignity, despite his status as a former captive. Spiritually, it reflects God's promise to meet our daily needs, as echoed in the Lord's Prayer: "Give us this day our daily bread" (Matthew 6:11). for the rest of his life
This phrase underscores the permanence and reliability of the provision. It signifies a lifetime commitment, ensuring that Jehoiachin would never again face the deprivation he experienced in prison. This assurance mirrors the eternal security believers have in Christ, who promises to sustain and uphold us throughout our lives and into eternity. It is a powerful reminder of God's unending grace and faithfulness. Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoiachinThe former king of Judah who was taken captive by the Babylonians. He was released from prison by King Evil-merodach and given a regular allowance. 2. Evil-merodachThe king of Babylon who showed kindness to Jehoiachin by releasing him from prison and providing for him. 3. BabylonThe place where Jehoiachin was held captive and later received his allowance. 4. AllowanceThe daily provision given to Jehoiachin by the king of Babylon, symbolizing mercy and sustenance. 5. CaptivityThe period during which Judah was under Babylonian control, and its leaders were exiled. Teaching Points God's Provision in ExileEven in difficult circumstances, God can provide for our needs. Jehoiachin's daily allowance is a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision, even when we are in a place of exile or hardship. Mercy and Grace from Unexpected SourcesGod can use unexpected people and situations to show His mercy and grace. Evil-merodach, a pagan king, became an instrument of God's kindness to Jehoiachin. Daily Dependence on GodJust as Jehoiachin received a daily allowance, we are called to depend on God daily for our needs. This teaches us to trust in God's provision one day at a time. Hope and RestorationJehoiachin's release from prison and provision is a symbol of hope and restoration. It reminds us that God can bring freedom and renewal, even after long periods of captivity or struggle. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jehoiachin's experience of receiving a daily allowance in captivity reflect God's provision in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we see God's mercy and grace in unexpected places or through unexpected people in our lives? 3. How can the concept of daily dependence on God, as seen in Jehoiachin's allowance, influence our prayer life and daily routines? 4. What are some areas in your life where you feel like you are in "captivity," and how can Jehoiachin's account give you hope for restoration? 5. How does the account of Jehoiachin connect with Jesus' teaching on daily bread in the Lord's Prayer, and how can this shape our understanding of God's provision? Connections to Other Scriptures Jeremiah 52:31-34This passage parallels the account in 2 Kings 25:30, providing additional details about Jehoiachin's release and the kindness shown by Evil-merodach. Lamentations 3:22-23Reflects on God's mercies being new every morning, similar to the daily provision given to Jehoiachin. Matthew 6:11The Lord's Prayer includes a request for daily bread, echoing the concept of daily provision seen in Jehoiachin's allowance. People Ahikam, Babylonians, Careah, Elishama, Evilmerodach, Gedaliah, Ishmael, Jaazaniah, Jehoiachin, Johanan, Kareah, Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuzaradan, Nethaniah, Seraiah, Shaphan, Solomon, Tanhumeth, Zedekiah, ZephaniahPlaces Arabah, Babylon, Egypt, Hamath, Jericho, Jerusalem, Mizpah, RiblahTopics Allowance, Amount, Continual, Daily, Matter, Portion, Rate, Regular, RestDictionary of Bible Themes 2 Kings 25:27-30 7217 exile, in Babylon Library The End
'1. And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built forts against it round about. 2. And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah. 3. And on the ninth day of the fourth month the famine prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the land. 4. And the city was broken up, and all the …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureThe Last Agony
'In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army against Jerusalem, and they besieged it. 2. And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, the city was broken up. 3. And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, even Nergal-sharezer, Samgar-nebo, Sarse-chim, Rab-saris, Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, with all the residue of the princes of the king of Babylon. …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture 'As Sodom'
'Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. 2. And he did that which was evil in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that Jehoiakim had done. 3. For through the anger of the Lord it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, till he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. 4. And it came to pass, in the ninth year of his reign, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Country of Jericho, and the Situation of the City.
Here we will borrow Josephus' pencil, "Jericho is seated in a plain, yet a certain barren mountain hangs over it, narrow, indeed, but long; for it runs out northward to the country of Scythopolis,--and southward, to the country of Sodom, and the utmost coast of the Asphaltites." Of this mountain mention is made, Joshua 2:22, where the two spies, sent by Joshua, and received by Rahab, are said to "conceal themselves." "Opposite against this, lies a mountain on the other side Jordan, beginning from …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica How those who Use Food Intemperately and those who Use it Sparingly are to be Admonished.
(Admonition 20.) Differently to be admonished are the gluttonous and the abstinent. For superfluity of speech, levity of conduct, and lechery accompany the former; but the latter often the sin of impatience, and often that of pride. For were it not the case that immoderate loquacity carries away the gluttonous, that rich man who is said to have fared sumptuously every day would not burn more sorely than elsewhere in his tongue, saying, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great The Historical Books.
1. In the Pentateuch we have the establishment of the Theocracy, with the preparatory and accompanying history pertaining to it. The province of the historical books is to unfold its practiced working, and to show how, under the divine superintendence and guidance, it accomplished the end for which it was given. They contain, therefore, primarily, a history of God's dealings with the covenant people under the economy which he had imposed upon them. They look at the course of human events on the …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible Backsliding.
"I will heal their backsliding; I will love them freely: for Mine anger is turned away."--Hosea xiv. 4. There are two kinds of backsliders. Some have never been converted: they have gone through the form of joining a Christian community and claim to be backsliders; but they never have, if I may use the expression, "slid forward." They may talk of backsliding; but they have never really been born again. They need to be treated differently from real back-sliders--those who have been born of the incorruptible …
Dwight L. Moody—The Way to God and How to Find It The Iranian Conquest
Drawn by Boudier, from the engraving in Coste and Flandin. The vignette, drawn by Faucher-Gudin, from a statuette in terra-cotta, found in Southern Russia, represents a young Scythian. The Iranian religions--Cyrus in Lydia and at Babylon: Cambyses in Egypt --Darius and the organisation of the empire. The Median empire is the least known of all those which held sway for a time over the destinies of a portion of Western Asia. The reason of this is not to be ascribed to the shortness of its duration: …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 9 Formation and History of the Hebrew Canon.
1. The Greek word canon (originally a straight rod or pole, measuring-rod, then rule) denotes that collection of books which the churches receive as given by inspiration of God, and therefore as constituting for them a divine rule of faith and practice. To the books included in it the term canonical is applied. The Canon of the Old Testament, considered in reference to its constituent parts, was formed gradually; formed under divine superintendence by a process of growth extending through …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
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