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and for his allowance, there was a continual allowance given him of the king, every day a portion, all the days of his life.
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Restored Dignity, Not Just Survival
Commentators explain that King Jehoiachin's 'allowance' was more than just daily meals. It was a continual financial stipend from the royal treasury, enabling him to maintain a small court and a lifestyle appropriate for his royal rank. This provision restored a measure of dignity to the exiled king for the rest of his life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Allowance - From the treasury, to enable him to maintain the lifestyle appropriate for his rank, in addition to his food at the royal table.…
19th Century
Anglican
His allowance. — For the maintenance of his little court. Literally, And (as for) his allowance, a continual allowance was giv…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:27)
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