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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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A Tangible Restoration

Commentators explain that Jehoiachin's change of status was significant and tangible. He exchanged his foul prison garments for clothing suitable for a king's court and was granted the honor of dining in the king's presence for the rest of his life, signifying a complete reversal of his fortune.

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Jeremiah

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 52:1–34

16th Century

Theologian

Laus Deo

Commentary on Lamentations

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LECTURES OF JOHN CALVIN

ON

THE LAMENTATIONS OF JEREMIAH

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 52:33

17th Century

Pastor

And changed his prison garments
Which were filthy, and of an ill smell; and put on him raiment more comfortable, as …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 52:31–34

17th Century

Minister

See this history of King Jehoiachin in 2 Kings 25:27–30. Those under oppression will find it is not in vain for them to hope and quietl…