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and changed his prison garments. [Jehoiachin] ate bread before him continually all the days of his life:
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Tangible Signs of Favor
Commentators explain that changing from prison garments to royal attire was a significant sign of favor in the ancient world. Similarly, eating at the king's table was a high honor, signifying a complete restoration of status. These actions were public declarations of Jehoiachin's new, elevated position, much like Joseph in Egypt or Mephibosheth at David's table.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
And changed. — Rather, and he (i.e., Jehoiachin) changed his prison garments—that is to say, h…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:27)
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