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2 Kings 25:30

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Kings 25:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and for his allowance, there was a continual allowance given him of the king, every day a portion, all the days of his life.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and for his allowance, there was a continual allowance given him of the king, every day a portion, all the days of his life.
2 Kings 25:30 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27And 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;
28and he spake kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon,
29and changed his prison garments. And [Jehoiachin] did eat bread before him continually all the days of his life:
30and for his allowance, there was a continual allowance given him of the king, every day a portion, all the days of his life.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Allowance - From the treasury, in order to enable him to maintain the state proper to his rank, and in addition to his food at the royal table. Jehoiachin, to the day of his death, lived in peace and comfort at the court of Babylon (compare Jeremiah 52:34). return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 2 Kings 25". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/2-kings-25.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“All the days of his life - Let none say, they shall never see good again, because they have long seen little but evil. The most afflicted know not what blessed turn providence may yet give to their affairs. Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 1”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“a daily rate: Neh 11:23, Neh 12:47; Dan 1:5; Mat 6:11; Luk 11:3; Act 6:1 all the days of his life: Gen 48:15, Gen 48:16 Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 1”
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