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and for his allowance, there was a continual allowance given him by the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life.
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God's Hand on Worldly Kings
Matthew Henry points out that this act of kindness from the king of Babylon demonstrates God's sovereignty. God's hand is on the hearts of all people, including powerful rulers. This should encourage believers that even in oppression, God is working behind the scenes to care for His people and fulfill His purposes.
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Jeremiah
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16th Century
Protestant
Laus Deo
Commentary on Lamentations
Calvin's Preface
LECTURES OF JOHN CALVIN
ON
THE LAMENTATIONS OF JEREMIAH
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And [for] his diet, there was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon This …
Presbyterian
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…
