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and he spoke kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings who were with him in Babylon,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The kings that were with him - These were probably captive kings, like Jehoiachin himself ().
19th Century
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Set his throne above the throne of the kings ... — Gave him precedence over the other captive kings who …
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Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:27)
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