2 Kings 25:27

2 Kings 25:27 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison.

King James Version KJV

¶ And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evil-merodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;

American Standard Version ASV

And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evil-merodach king of Babylon, in the year that he began to reign, did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And in the thirty-seventh year after Jehoiachin, king of Judah, had been taken prisoner, in the twelfth month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, Evil-merodach, king of Babylon, in the first year of his rule, took Jehoiachin, king of Judah, out of prison;

Free Bible Version FBV

In the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released Jehoiachin, king of Judah, from prison. This happened on the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin, king of Judah.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Notwithstanding in the seuen and thirtieth yeere after Iehoiachin King of Iudah was caried away, in the twelft moneth and the seuen and twentieth day of the moneth, Euil-merodach King of Babel in the yeere that hee began to reigne, did lift vp the head of Iehoiachin King of Iudah out of the prison,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And it cometh to pass, in the thirty and seventh year of the removal of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the twenty and seventh of the month hath Evil-Merodach king of Babylon lifted up, in the year of his reigning, the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, out of the house of restraint,

World English Bible WEB

In the thirty-seventh year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, Evilmerodach king of Babylon, in the year that he began to reign, released Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evil-merodach king of Babylon, in the year that he began to reign, lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Joachin king of Juda, in the twelfth month the seven and twentieth day of the month: Evilmerodach king of Babylon, in the year that he began to reign, lifted up the head of Joachin king of Juda out of prison.

Translation for Translators T4T

Thirty-seven years after King Jehoiachin of Judah was taken to Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar’s son Evil-Merodach became the king of Babylon. He was kind to Jehoiachin, and on April 2 of that year, he released/freed Jehoiachin from prison.

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2 Kings 25:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְהִי֩ בִ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֨ים וָ/שֶׁ֜בַע שָׁנָ֗ה לְ/גָלוּת֙ יְהוֹיָכִ֣ין מֶֽלֶךְ יְהוּדָ֔ה בִּ/שְׁנֵ֤ים עָשָׂר֙ חֹ֔דֶשׁ בְּ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים וְ/שִׁבְעָ֖ה לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ נָשָׂ֡א אֱוִ֣יל מְרֹדַךְ֩ מֶ֨לֶךְ בָּבֶ֜ל בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת מָלְכ֗/וֹ אֶת רֹ֛אשׁ יְהוֹיָכִ֥ין מֶֽלֶךְ יְהוּדָ֖ה מִ/בֵּ֥ית כֶּֽלֶא

וַ/יְהִי֩ hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

בִ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֨ים shᵉlôwshîym H7970 thirty Prep | Adj

וָ/שֶׁ֜בַע shebaʻ H7651 seven Conj | Adj

שָׁנָ֗ה shâneh H8141 year N-fs

לְ/גָלוּת֙ gâlûwth H1546 captivity Prep | N-fs

יְהוֹיָכִ֣ין Yᵉhôwyâkîyn H3078 Jehoiachin N-proper

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

יְהוּדָ֔ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah N-proper

בִּ/שְׁנֵ֤ים shᵉnayim H8147 two Prep | Adj

עָשָׂר֙ ʻâsâr H6240 ten Adj

חֹ֔דֶשׁ chôdesh H2320 month N-ms

בְּ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים ʻesrîym H6242 twenty Prep | Adj

וְ/שִׁבְעָ֖ה shebaʻ H7651 seven Conj | Adj

לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ chôdesh H2320 month Prep | N-ms

נָשָׂ֡א nâsâʼ H5375 to lift V-Qal-Perf-3ms

אֱוִ֣יל ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak H192 Evil-merodach Adj

מְרֹדַךְ֩ ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak H192 Evil-merodach N-proper

מֶ֨לֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

בָּבֶ֜ל Bâbel H894 Babylon N-proper

בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת shâneh H8141 year Prep | N-fs

מָלְכ֗/וֹ mâlak H4427 to reign V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

רֹ֛אשׁ rôʼsh H7218 head N-ms

יְהוֹיָכִ֥ין Yᵉhôwyâkîyn H3078 Jehoiachin N-proper

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

יְהוּדָ֖ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah N-proper

מִ/בֵּ֥ית bayith H1004 place Prep | N-ms

כֶּֽלֶא keleʼ H3608 prison N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 25:27

וַ/יְהִי֩ hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

בִ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֨ים shᵉlôwshîym H7970 "thirty" Prep | Adj

Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.

Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)

Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.

וָ/שֶׁ֜בַע shebaʻ H7651 "seven" Conj | Adj

This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.

Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)

Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.

שָׁנָ֗ה shâneh H8141 "year" N-fs

This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.

Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)

Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.

לְ/גָלוּת֙ gâlûwth H1546 "captivity" Prep | N-fs

This word refers to being taken captive or exile, like when the Israelites were carried away to Babylon. It is used in books like 2 Kings and Jeremiah to describe the experience of being forced to leave one's home.

Definition: 1) exile, exiles 2) (TWOT) captivity Aramaic equivalent: ga.lut (גָּלוּ "captivity" H1547)

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: (they that are carried away) captives(-ity). See also: 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31; Isaiah 20:4.

יְהוֹיָכִ֣ין Yᵉhôwyâkîyn H3078 "Jehoiachin" N-proper

Jehoiachin means Jehovah establishes, and was a king of Judah, son of Jehoiakim, who is mentioned in 2 Kings 24:6 and Matthew 1:11.

Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.6; son of: Jehoiakim (H3079) and Nehushta (H5179); father of: Zedekiah (H6667I)(?) and Shealtiel (H7597A); also called Jeconiah at 1Ch.3.16,17; 2x27.20; 28.4; 29.2; Coniah at Jer.22.24,28; 37.1; Shallum at Jer.22.11; Jechoniah (KJV: Jechonias; NIV: Jeconiah) inMat.1.11; 1x § Jehoiachin = "Jehovah establishes" king of Judah, son of Jehoiakim, and the next to last king of Judah before the Babylonian captivity; kingship lasted for 3 months and 10 days before he surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar who took him to Babylon and imprisoned him for 36 years when he was finally released

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Jehoiachin. Compare H3112 (יוֹיָכִין). See also: 2 Kings 24:6; 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31.

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

יְהוּדָ֔ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" N-proper

Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.

Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob

Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.

בִּ/שְׁנֵ֤ים shᵉnayim H8147 "two" Prep | Adj

The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.

Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)

Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.

עָשָׂר֙ ʻâsâr H6240 "ten" Adj

In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.

Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19

Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.

חֹ֔דֶשׁ chôdesh H2320 "month" N-ms

The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.

Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month

Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.

בְּ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים ʻesrîym H6242 "twenty" Prep | Adj

This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.

Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)

Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.

וְ/שִׁבְעָ֖ה shebaʻ H7651 "seven" Conj | Adj

Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)

Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.

לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ chôdesh H2320 "month" Prep | N-ms

Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month

Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.

נָשָׂ֡א nâsâʼ H5375 "to lift" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.

Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought

Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.

אֱוִ֣יל ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak H192 "Evil-merodach" Adj

Evil-Merodach was a king of Babylon, son of Nebuchadnezzar, ruling from 562-560 BC, as seen in 2 Kings 25:27.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.25.27 § Evil Merodach = "man of Merodach" son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Neo-Babylonian empire, 562-560 BC

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Evil-merodach. See also: 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31.

מְרֹדַךְ֩ ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak H192 "Evil-merodach" N-proper

Evil-Merodach was a king of Babylon, son of Nebuchadnezzar, ruling from 562-560 BC, as seen in 2 Kings 25:27.

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Evil-merodach. See also: 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31.

מֶ֨לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

בָּבֶ֜ל Bâbel H894 "Babylon" N-proper

Babel refers to Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It appears in Genesis 11:9 and is associated with the tower of Babel. The city was situated on the Euphrates River.

Definition: § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates

Usage: Occurs in 233 OT verses. KJV: Babel, Babylon. See also: Genesis 10:10; Jeremiah 29:22; Psalms 87:4.

בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת shâneh H8141 "year" Prep | N-fs

This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.

Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)

Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.

מָלְכ֗/וֹ mâlak H4427 "to reign" V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.

Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen

Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

רֹ֛אשׁ rôʼsh H7218 "head" N-ms

This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.

Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum

Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.

יְהוֹיָכִ֥ין Yᵉhôwyâkîyn H3078 "Jehoiachin" N-proper

Jehoiachin means Jehovah establishes, and was a king of Judah, son of Jehoiakim, who is mentioned in 2 Kings 24:6 and Matthew 1:11.

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Jehoiachin. Compare H3112 (יוֹיָכִין). See also: 2 Kings 24:6; 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31.

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

יְהוּדָ֖ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" N-proper

Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.

Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob

Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.

מִ/בֵּ֥ית bayith H1004 "place" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

כֶּֽלֶא keleʼ H3608 "prison" N-ms

The Hebrew word for prison or a place of confinement, used in the Bible to describe a physical space where people are held captive. It appears in books like Genesis and Jeremiah, where it talks about imprisonment. This word is usually translated as 'prison' in English Bibles.

Definition: imprisonment, confinement, restraint

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: prison. Compare H3610 (כִּלְאַיִם), H3628 (כְּלִיא). See also: 1 Kings 22:27; Isaiah 42:7; Isaiah 42:22.

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Context — Jehoiachin Released from Prison

25In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family, came with ten men and struck down and killed Gedaliah, along with the Judeans and Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah. 26Then all the people small and great, together with the commanders of the army, arose and fled to Egypt for fear of the Chaldeans.

27On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison.

28And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. 29So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Jeremiah 52:31–34	On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the first year of the reign of Evil-merodach king of Babylon, he pardoned Jehoiachin king of Judah and released him from prison. And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. And the king of Babylon provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life, until the day of his death.
2	Genesis 40:20	On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he held a feast for all his officials, and in their presence he lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker.
3	Genesis 40:13	Within three days Pharaoh will lift up your head and restore your position. You will put Pharaoh’s cup in his hand, just as you did when you were his cupbearer.
4	2 Kings 24:12	Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive.
5	Proverbs 21:1	The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
6	2 Kings 24:15	Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon.
7	Jeremiah 24:5–6	“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I have sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans. I will keep My eyes on them for good and will return them to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them.

2 Kings 25:27 Summary

The verse 2 Kings 25:27 tells us that after 37 years in prison, King Jehoiachin was finally released by the new king of Babylon, Evil-merodach. This event shows us that God is in control of all things, even the lives of kings and nations, as stated in Daniel 2:21. Just like King Jehoiachin, we may face difficult circumstances, but we can trust in God's sovereignty and plan for our lives, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11. By trusting in God, we can persevere and find hope, even in the darkest of times, as encouraged in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of King Jehoiachin's release from prison in 2 Kings 25:27?

The release of King Jehoiachin from prison marks a turning point in his life, as he is shown kindness by Evil-merodach, the new king of Babylon, and is elevated to a position of honor, as seen in 2 Kings 25:28-29, similar to the way God shows kindness to His people, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.

Who is Evil-merodach and why is he important in this story?

Evil-merodach was the son of Nebuchadnezzar and became the king of Babylon, as mentioned in 2 Kings 25:27, and his actions towards King Jehoiachin demonstrate a change in policy towards the Judean exiles, possibly due to the influence of the prophet Jeremiah's teachings, as seen in Jeremiah 1:1-10.

How long was King Jehoiachin in prison before being released?

According to 2 Kings 25:27, King Jehoiachin was in prison for 37 years, from the time he was exiled by Nebuchadnezzar, as recorded in 2 Kings 24:15, until he was released by Evil-merodach, demonstrating God's sovereignty over the lives of kings and nations, as stated in Daniel 2:21.

What can we learn from King Jehoiachin's experience in prison?

King Jehoiachin's experience in prison teaches us about the importance of perseverance and trust in God's sovereignty, even in difficult circumstances, as encouraged in Psalm 37:7 and Jeremiah 29:11-13.

Reflection Questions

How do I respond to difficult circumstances in my life, and what can I learn from King Jehoiachin's experience in prison?
In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when things seem uncertain or unfair, as seen in the story of King Jehoiachin?
What does the release of King Jehoiachin from prison reveal about God's character and His plan for His people, as seen in the broader context of the Bible, including Jeremiah 29:11 and Ezekiel 34:11-12?
How can I apply the lesson of perseverance and trust in God's sovereignty to my own life, especially in times of hardship or uncertainty, as encouraged in Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 25:27

Ver. 27-30. And it came to pass in the thirty and seventh year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah,.... Who must then be fifty five years of age: in the twelfth month, on the twenty and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 25:27

And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:27

On the seven and twentieth day; or, on the twenty-fifth day, as it is ; for then the decree was made, which was executed upon the twenty-seventh day.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:27

2 Kings 25:27 And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth [day] of the month, [that] Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;Ver. 27. And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year.] This was a long while to be held prisoner; but yet he had his life preserved - now, "a living dog is better than a dead lion" - and his eyes - which benefit Zedekiah was deprived of; and at length this high preferment: so little is there lost by doing or suffering aught for God’ s sake; whose retributions are more than bountiful. Those "good figs" that were carried captive with him, had their share also, no doubt, in his comforts, though nothing be said of it. On the seven and twentieth day of the month.] On the five and twentieth day he was released, and on the seven and twentieth advanced. That Evilmerodach king of Babylon.] Nebuchadnezzar’ s son and successor. The Rabbis tell us that, his father returning to his right mind, after that he had for seven years’ space been turned a-grazing among the beasts of the field, cast Evilmerodach into the same prison with Jehoiachin, who told him his case, and thereby found this favour with him. They tell us further, that this Evilmerodach, in way of revenge, drew his father’ s dead body out of the grave, cut it in pieces, burned it to ashes, parted the ashes, put them in several purses, bound them to four eagles necks, and caused them to fly to the four quarters of the world. See for this, Isaiah 14:19-20. Others tell us, that his courtiers called him Evilmerodach, that is, Foolmerodach, because he was so kind to Jehoiachin and his people. So they afterwards called Constantine the Great Pupillus, for his courtesy and bounty to the Christians.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:27

(27-30) The captivity of Jehoiachin ameliorated by the new king of Babylon. (See Jeremiah 52:31-34.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:27

Verse 27. And it came to pass] Nebuchadnezzar was just now dead; and Evil-merodach, his son, succeeded to the kingdom in the thirty-seventh year of the captivity of Jehoiachin: and on the seven and twentieth day [Jeremiah says five and twentieth] of the twelfth month of that year, (Tuesday, April 15, A.M. 3442,) he brought the long captivated Jewish king out of prison; treated him kindly; and ever after, during his life, reckoned him among the king's friends. This is particularly related in the four last verses of the book of Jeremiah.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 25:27

27–30. Jehoiachin king of Judah kindly treated by Evil-merodach king of Babylon (Jeremiah 52:31-34) 27. the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin] Thus twenty-six years had elapsed since Jerusalem was overthrown. on the seven and twentieth day of the month] In Jeremiah it is put down as the five-and-twentieth. That the year, month and day are so carefully noted (for the variation is easily understood) shews that the captive Jews regarded the act of Evil-merodach as a gleam of hope for all the nation. Evil-merodach king of Babylon] He was the son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar. Coming to the throne b.c. 561, he ruled for two years till b.c. 559, and then was murdered by his brother-in-law, Neriglissar, who thus made himself king of Babylon. did lift up the head of Jehoiachin] For the expression, signifying ‘to shew favour to’, compare Genesis 40:13; Genesis 40:20, where Pharaoh in a similar manner is said to have ‘lifted up the head’ of his chief butler, when he released him from prison and restored him to his post.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 25:27

The captivity of Jehoiachin commenced in the year 597 B.C. - the eighth year of Nebuchadnezzar. It terminated 561 B.C. - the first year of Evil-merodach, the son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:27

RELEASE OF FROM PRISON, 2 Kings 25:27-30. 27. Seven and thirtieth year — So identified was the captivity of Jehoiachin with that of the great mass of the Jewish exiles that its beginning formed a

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