Evil-merodach gave him garments befitting his rank. Providing clothing suitable for a person's position was a primary sign of favor from an ancient…

The captivity of Jehoiachin ameliorated by the new king of Babylon. (See Jeremiah 52:31-34.)

(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:27)

The king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah to be the governor and protector of the Jews left in their land. But the things of their peace were so hidde…