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And every day of his life he dined regularly at the king’s table,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/52.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And changed his prison garments: and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/52.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Jehoiachin changed from his prison garments, and he ate bread regularly before the <i>king</i> all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/52.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and had his meals in the king’s presence regularly all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/52.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and had his meals in the king&#8217s presence regularly all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/52.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and had his meals in the king’s presence regularly all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes and had his meals in the king’s presence continually all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/52.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/52.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and he dined regularly in the presence of the king of Babylon for the rest of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and he dined regularly in the presence of the king of Babylon for the rest of his life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/52.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and changed his prison garments. And Jehoiachin did eat bread before him continually all the days of his life:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/jeremiah/52.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jehoiachin was allowed to wear regular clothes instead of a prison uniform, and he even ate at the king's table every day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/52.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and he changed his prison garments, and did eat bread before him continually all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/52.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jehoiakin no longer wore prison clothes, and he ate his meals in the king's presence as long as he lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jeremiah/52.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Jehoiachin was permitted to change from his prison clothes and to dine at the king's table for the rest of his life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/52.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes and regularly dined with the king as long as he lived. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/52.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king?s table for the rest of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/52.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jehoiachin took off his prison clothes and ate daily in the king's presence for the rest of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/52.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and changed his prison garments. Jehoiachin ate bread before him continually all the days of his life:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/52.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And changed his prison garments: and he continually ate bread before him all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/52.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and changed his prison garments. Jehoiachin ate bread before him continually all the days of his life. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/52.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he has changed his prison garments, and he has continually eaten bread before him, all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/52.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he hath changed his prison garments, and he hath eaten bread before him continually, all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/52.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he changed the garment of his shutting up: and he ate bread before him continually all the days of his life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/52.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he changed his prison garments, and he ate bread before him always all the days of his life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/52.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he changed his prison garments, and he ate bread in his sight always, all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/52.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jehoiachin took off his prison garb and ate at the king’s table as long as he lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/52.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Jehoiachin put aside his prison clothes, and every day of his life he dined regularly at the king’s table.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/52.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And changed his prison garments; and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/52.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he changed the clothing of his bondage, and he ate bread constantly before him all the days of his life<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/52.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he changed his prison garments, and did eat bread before him continually all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/52.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and changed his prison garments: and he ate bread continually before him all the days that he lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=16941" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Evil-merodach Releases Jehoiachin</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8138.htm" title="8138: wə·šin·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To repeat, do again. A primitive root; to fold, i.e. Duplicate; by implication, to transmute.">So Jehoiachin changed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3608.htm" title="3608: ḵil·’ōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Confinement, restraint, imprisonment. From kala'; a prison.">out of his prison</a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: biḡ·ḏê (N-mpc) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">clothes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: wə·’ā·ḵal (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">and he dined</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: le·ḥem (N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8548.htm" title="8548: tā·mîḏ (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance; but used only constant; ellipt. The regular sacrifice.">regularly</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">at the king’s table</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">for the rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of his life.</a> </span><span class="reftext">34</span>And the king of Babylon provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life, until the day of his death.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-29.htm">2 Kings 25:29</a></span><br />So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Genesis 41:14</a></span><br />So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">2 Samuel 9:7-13</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” / Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?” / Then the king summoned Saul’s servant Ziba and said to him, “I have given to your master’s grandson all that belonged to Saul and to all his house. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-27.htm">2 Kings 25:27-30</a></span><br />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. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Esther 8:15</a></span><br />Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a></span><br />Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a></span><br />to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4</a></span><br />So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-29.htm">Matthew 6:29</a></span><br />Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a></span><br />But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Acts 12:21</a></span><br />On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Revelation 3:5</a></span><br />Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4</a></span><br />And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-20.htm">2 Samuel 12:20</a></span><br />Then David got up from the ground, washed and anointed himself, changed his clothes, and went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he went to his own house, and at his request they set food before him, and he ate.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And changed his prison garments: and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Genesis 41:14,42</a></b></br> Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved <i>himself</i>, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Psalm 30:11</a></b></br> Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-3</a></b></br> The Spirit of the Lord GOD <i>is</i> upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to <i>them that are</i> bound; … </p><p class="hdg">he did</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">2 Samuel 9:7,13</a></b></br> And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a></b></br> But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/41-1.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-6.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-39.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-5.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-9.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-18.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-29.htm">Dined</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-6.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-29.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-12.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/psalms/94-6.htm">Guest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-31.htm">Jehoiachin</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-9.htm">Jehoi'achin</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-25.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-45.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-29.htm">Meals</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-3.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-31.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/job/1-4.htm">Regularly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-1.htm">Table</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/lamentations/4-5.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-11.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-14.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-18.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-14.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-20.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/john/21-15.htm">Dined</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-20.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-14.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-14.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/mark/14-14.htm">Guest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-34.htm">Jehoiachin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-2.htm">Jehoi'achin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-34.htm">Life</a> <a href="/matthew/15-2.htm">Meals</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-35.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-53.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/daniel/1-16.htm">Regularly</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-41.htm">Table</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 52</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-1.htm">Zedekiah rebels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-4.htm">Jerusalem is besieged and taken</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Zedekiah's sons killed, and his own eyes put out,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Nebuzaradan burns and spoils the city</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm">He carries away the captives</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-28.htm">The number of Jews carried captive</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-31.htm">Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His change of clothes symbolizes a transition from captivity to a form of freedom and restoration. In ancient Near Eastern culture, clothing often represented one's status and identity. The act of changing out of prison garments signifies a shift in Jehoiachin's status from a prisoner to a guest of honor. This transformation can be seen as a type of redemption, reflecting the biblical theme of God restoring His people. It also prefigures the ultimate redemption found in Jesus Christ, who clothes believers in righteousness.<p><b>and he dined regularly at the king’s table</b><br>Dining at the king's table indicates a position of favor and acceptance. In the ancient world, sharing a meal was a sign of fellowship and covenant. Jehoiachin's regular presence at the king's table suggests a restored relationship and ongoing provision. This can be compared to the Messianic banquet described in <a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a> and <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Revelation 19:9</a>, where believers are invited to dine with the King of Kings. It also echoes the story of Mephibosheth in <a href="/2_samuel/9.htm">2 Samuel 9</a>, who was shown kindness by King David and ate at his table continually, symbolizing grace and restoration.<p><b>for the rest of his life</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the permanence of Jehoiachin's new status. Unlike temporary reprieves, his dining at the king's table was a lifelong arrangement. This enduring favor can be seen as a reflection of God's eternal covenant with His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>, where God promises a new and everlasting covenant. It also points to the eternal life promised to believers in Christ, who are invited to partake in the eternal kingdom. Jehoiachin's story serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the hope of restoration for those who trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoiachin.htm">Jehoiachin</a></b><br>The king of Judah who was taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. He spent many years in prison before being released and shown favor by Evil-merodach, the king of Babylon.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/evil-merodach.htm">Evil-merodach</a></b><br>The king of Babylon who succeeded Nebuchadnezzar. He showed kindness to Jehoiachin by releasing him from prison and allowing him to dine at the king's table.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The empire that conquered Judah and took Jehoiachin and others into exile. It represents a place of captivity and foreign rule over God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prison_clothes.htm">Prison Clothes</a></b><br>Symbolic of Jehoiachin's captivity and shame. Changing out of these clothes signifies a transformation and restoration of dignity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/king's_table.htm">King’s Table</a></b><br>Represents a place of honor and provision. Dining at the king's table indicates acceptance and favor from the ruling authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_hope.htm">Restoration and Hope</a></b><br>Jehoiachin's release from prison and change of clothes symbolize God's ability to restore and renew our lives, even after periods of captivity or hardship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_favor.htm">Divine Favor</a></b><br>Dining at the king's table illustrates the favor and grace that God extends to His people, inviting us to partake in His blessings and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_of_identity.htm">Transformation of Identity</a></b><br>The change from prison clothes to dining attire signifies a transformation in identity, reminding us that in Christ, we are new creations, no longer defined by our past.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_exile.htm">God's Sovereignty in Exile</a></b><br>Even in exile, God is at work, orchestrating events for the good of His people. This encourages us to trust in His sovereignty, even in difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_redemption.htm">Symbol of Redemption</a></b><br>Jehoiachin's account is a powerful symbol of redemption, pointing to the ultimate redemption found in Jesus Christ, who invites us to His table.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_52.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 52</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_biblical_story_of_canaan's_fall.htm">Who was Nebuzaradan in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_jehoiachin's_release.htm">How do we verify the historical accuracy of Jehoiachin’s release in Jeremiah 52:31–34 when external records appear limited?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_skeptics_view_coniah's_fate_change.htm">How do skeptics reconcile Jeremiah 22:24-27's prophecy against Coniah with his later release and royal favor in Babylon (2 Kings 25:27-30)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_2_kings_25_27-30_align_with_jeremiah_22_30.htm">In 2 Kings 25:27-30, Jehoiachin is freed and honored in Babylon--how does this align with Jeremiah 22:30's prophecy that his line would no longer prosper on David's throne?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Jehoiachin changed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁנָּ֕ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šin·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8138.htm">Strong's 8138: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fold, duplicate, to transmute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his prison</span><br /><span class="heb">כִלְא֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḵil·’ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3608.htm">Strong's 3608: </a> </span><span class="str2">Confinement, restraint, imprisonment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">clothes,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּגְדֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(biḡ·ḏê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he dined</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָכַ֨ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">regularly</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמִ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8548.htm">Strong's 8548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the king’s table</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the rest</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his days.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Jeremiah 52:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Jeremiah 52:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Jeremiah 52:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Jeremiah 52:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Jeremiah 52:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Jeremiah 52:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Jeremiah 52:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Jeremiah 52:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Jeremiah 52:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/52-33.htm">Jeremiah 52:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/52-33.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 52:33 And changed his prison garments (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/52-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 52:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 52:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/52-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 52:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 52:34" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>