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An Honored Captive
Commentators explain that Jehoiachin was elevated above other captive kings who were also held in Babylon. Charles Ellicott notes this was a practice to enhance the glory of the Babylonian court, giving historical parallels like Cyrus keeping King Croesus. This was not just release, but a significant public restoration of honor.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 25:28
18th Century
Theologian
The kings that were with him - These were probably captive kings, like Jehoiachin himself ().
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 25:28
19th Century
Bishop
Set his throne above the throne of the kings ... — Gave him precedence over the other captive kings who …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 25:28
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:27)
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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…