2 Kings 25:28
2 Kings 25:28 in Multiple Translations
And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon.
And he spake kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon;
and he spake kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon,
And said kind words to him, and put his seat higher than the seats of the other kings who were with him in Babylon.
The king of Babylon treated him well and gave him a position of honor higher than the other kings there with him in Babylon.
And spake kindly to him, and set his throne aboue the throne of the Kings that were with him in Babel,
and speaketh with him good things and putteth his throne above the throne of the kings who [are] with him in Babylon,
and he spoke kindly to him and set his throne above the throne of the kings who were with him in Babylon,
And he spoke kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon;
And he spoke kindly to him: and he set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon.
He always spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and honored him more than the other kings who had been taken/exiled to Babylon.
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2 Kings 25:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר
אִתּ֖/וֹ
טֹב֑וֹת
וַ/יִּתֵּן֙
אֶת
כִּסְא֔/וֹ
מֵ/עַ֗ל
כִּסֵּ֧א
הַ/מְּלָכִ֛ים
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
אִתּ֖/וֹ
בְּ/בָבֶֽל
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אִתּ֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
טֹב֑וֹת
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
וַ/יִּתֵּן֙
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כִּסְא֔/וֹ
kiççêʼ
H3678
throne
N-ms | Suff
מֵ/עַ֗ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep
כִּסֵּ֧א
kiççêʼ
H3678
throne
N-ms
הַ/מְּלָכִ֛ים
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-mp
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אִתּ֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
בְּ/בָבֶֽל
Bâbel
H894
Babylon
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 25:28
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אִתּ֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
טֹב֑וֹת
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
וַ/יִּתֵּן֙
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
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.
כִּסְא֔/וֹ
kiççêʼ
H3678
"throne"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a throne, symbolizing a seat of power or authority, often canopied or covered. It is used to describe the throne of God or a king, representing royal dignity and power.
Definition: 1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool 1a) seat (of honour), throne 1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: seat, stool, throne. See also: Genesis 41:40; 2 Chronicles 23:20; Psalms 9:5.
מֵ/עַ֗ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כִּסֵּ֧א
kiççêʼ
H3678
"throne"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a throne, symbolizing a seat of power or authority, often canopied or covered. It is used to describe the throne of God or a king, representing royal dignity and power.
Definition: 1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool 1a) seat (of honour), throne 1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: seat, stool, throne. See also: Genesis 41:40; 2 Chronicles 23:20; Psalms 9:5.
הַ/מְּלָכִ֛ים
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-mp
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.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אִתּ֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
בְּ/בָבֶֽל
Bâbel
H894
"Babylon"
Prep | 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.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 25:28
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- Context
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- 2 Kings 25:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 25:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 25:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:28
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:28
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 25:28
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 25:28
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:28
- Sermons on 2 Kings 25:28
Context — Jehoiachin Released from Prison
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. 30And the king provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life.Cross References
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| 1 | Daniel 2:37 | You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 27:6–11 | So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. As for the nation or kingdom that does not serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and does not place its neck under his yoke, I will punish that nation by sword and famine and plague, declares the LORD, until I have destroyed it by his hand. But as for you, do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your interpreters of dreams, your mediums, or your sorcerers who declare, ‘You will not serve the king of Babylon.’ For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish. But the nation that will put its neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him, I will leave in its own land, to cultivate it and reside in it, declares the LORD.” |
| 3 | Daniel 5:18–19 | As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished. |
2 Kings 25:28 Summary
This verse shows how the king of Babylon, Evil-merodach, treated King Jehoiachin of Judah with kindness and respect, even though he was a captive. This act of kindness may have been a demonstration of God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His people, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. Just like the king of Babylon showed kindness to Jehoiachin, we can show kindness and love to those around us, as Jesus taught in the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. By recognizing God's faithfulness and sovereignty in our lives, we can trust in His goodness and provision, just as the Lord promised to provide for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 16:4 and Deuteronomy 8:3-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the historical context of 2 Kings 25:28?
This verse occurs after the Babylonian exile, when King Evil-merodach of Babylon showed kindness to King Jehoiachin of Judah, as seen in 2 Kings 25:27, releasing him from prison and treating him with respect, similar to how the Lord showed mercy to His people in Deuteronomy 4:31.
Why did the king of Babylon treat Jehoiachin with such kindness?
The Bible does not explicitly state why King Evil-merodach treated Jehoiachin with kindness, but it may be that he recognized Jehoiachin's royal lineage and status, similar to how the Lord instructed the Israelites to treat foreigners and kings with respect, as seen in Exodus 22:28 and 1 Samuel 24:6-7.
What does it mean for Jehoiachin's throne to be set above the thrones of other kings?
This act signifies that Jehoiachin, although a captive, was still recognized as a king and given a place of honor among the other captive kings in Babylon, reflecting the Lord's promise to maintain the royal lineage of David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13 and Psalm 89:35-37.
Is this verse related to any prophecies or promises in the Bible?
Yes, the kindness shown to Jehoiachin may be seen as a partial fulfillment of the promise that the Lord would restore the fortunes of Judah, as prophesied in Jeremiah 29:10-14 and Ezekiel 34:23-24, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people even in exile.
Reflection Questions
- How does this verse demonstrate God's sovereignty over the nations and kingdoms of the world, and what does this mean for my life?
- In what ways can I show kindness and respect to those around me, even if they are not in positions of power or authority, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46 and Luke 6:27-36?
- What does this verse teach me about God's faithfulness to His promises, and how can I apply this to my own life and circumstances, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Hebrews 11:13-16?
- How can I balance the recognition of my own weaknesses and limitations with the confidence that comes from knowing I am a child of God, as seen in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 and Philippians 4:13?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 25:28
[See comments on 2 Kings 25:27]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 25:28
And he spake kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon; And he spake kindly - gave him liberty upon parole.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:28
It seems, though the power of these kings was taken away, yet some honour and respect was given to them, even in the place of their captivity, and to Jehoiachin more than to any of the rest.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:28
2 Kings 25:28 And he spake kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that [were] with him in Babylon;Ver. 28. And he spake kindly to him.] Heb., Good things with him: he both spake and did for him such good things as he little expected; but far better digested than Arthur L. Lisle did King Henry VIII’ s courtesy; by whom having been cast into the Tower for suspicion of treason, he was afterwards not only acquitted, but comforted with such good words, besides a rich ring sent unto him off his own finger, that at the hearing thereof, a sudden joy overcharged his heart: and was so immoderately received, that the same night it made an end of his life. Speed, 896.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:28
(28) Set his throne above the throne of the kings . . .—Gave him precedence of the other captive kings who were kept at the Babylonian court by way of enhancing its glory (comp. Judges 1:7), and probably marked this precedence by allowing him a higher chair of state in the royal hall. So Cyrus kept Croesus king of Lydia at his court (Herod, i. 88). We may remember also the chivalrous behaviour of our own Black Prince towards his royal captive John of France.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 25:28
28. and set his throne above the throne, &c.] i.e. He gave him precedence, perhaps by causing him to sit at the table in a place nearer to himself, and also by manifesting special regard for him. That other kings were in the same condition as Jehoiachin, and had been brought to Babylon because they were troublesome in their own countries, we can see from this verse. Some however were imprisoned, as Jehoiachin had been, while others were at liberty but confined to Babylon and the court.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 25:28
The kings that were with him - Probably captive kings, like Jehoiachin himself. Compare Judges 1:7.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:28
28. Spake kindly to him — Or, spake with him good things; words of comfort and pledges of honourable treatment.
Sermons on 2 Kings 25:28
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Daniel - the Lord in the Outworking of History by William Fitch | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Daniel and its themes of God's sovereignty and the victory of faith. The sermon begins by discussing how Daniel and his friends |
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The Rise and Fall of Babylon by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the early history of Babylon as mentioned in the Bible, tracing its origins from the time of Nimrod to its eventual rise as a center of religious signi |
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The Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the prophetic visions given to Daniel, outlining the course of the Gentile period from the last captivity to the second coming of Christ. Daniel's d |
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The Nations the Enemies of Israel-Their Final Opposition to Jerusalem Followed by Judgment Upon Them by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the distinction between the nation of Israel and the nations, highlighting God's chosen people and the disobedience of Israel leading to the d |
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A Guiding Voice in the Storm by Carter Conlon | The sermon titled 'A Guiding Voice in the Storm' based on Acts chapter 27 emphasizes the importance of seeking God's direction and being a guiding voice in the midst of societal st |
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Weighed and Found Wanting by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Daniel preaches to Belshazzar, the grandson of Nebuchadnezzar, about the consequences of pride and disobedience to God. He reminds Belshazzar of how Nebuchadnezzar |