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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 25:30

18th Century

Theologian

Allowance - From the treasury, to enable him to maintain the lifestyle appropriate for his rank, in addition to his food at the royal table.…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 25:30

19th Century

Bishop

His allowance. — For the maintenance of his little court. Literally, And (as for) his allowance, a continual allowance was giv…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 25:30

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:27)

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Matthew Henry

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…