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A Historically Grounded Event
Commentators confirm the historical details of this event. After 37 years in prison, King Jehoiachin, now 55 years old, was released in 561 B.C. by Evil-merodach, the son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar. This specific, verifiable data grounds the biblical narrative in real-world history.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 25:27
18th Century
Theologian
The captivity of Jehoiachin began in 597 B.C.—the eighth year of Nebuchadnezzar. It ended in 561 B.C.—the first year of Evil-merodach, the son and …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 25:27
19th Century
Bishop
In the seven and thirtieth year ... — Jehoiachin was now fifty-five years old (2 Kings 24:8; [Referen…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 25:27
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass in the thirty and seventh year
of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 25:22–30
17th Century
Minister
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…