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Jeremiah 52:33

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 52:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and changed his prison garments. And [Jehoiachin] did eat bread before him continually all the days of his life:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and changed his prison garments. And [Jehoiachin] did eat bread before him continually all the days of his life:
Jeremiah 52:33 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 52

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
30in the three and twentieth year of Nebuchadrezzar Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the Jews seven hundred forty and five persons: all the persons were four thousand and six hundred.
31And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evil-merodach king of Babylon, in the [first] year of his reign, lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison;
32and he spake kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon,
33and changed his prison garments. And [Jehoiachin] did eat bread before him continually all the days of his life:
34and 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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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And changed his prison garments, etc.] Which were filthy, and of an ill smell; and put on him raiment more comfortable, as well as more honourable, and suitable to his dignity, and more fit to appear in, in the presence of the king and his court: and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life: either at the same table with the king; or at other near him, in his sight, in the same apartment; though the former seems more likely; and this he did as long as he lived; either Evilmerodach, or rather Jeconiah; though perhaps they both died much about the same time. All this was done about the year of the world 3444, and about five hundred sixty years before Christ, according…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“changed . . . garments--gave him garments suitable to a king. did . . . eat bread before him-- (Sa2 9:13).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“changed: Presented him with a caftan, or robe, as a mark of favour, as is still the practice in the East. Gen 41:14, Gen 41:42; Psa 30:11; Isa 61:1-3; Zac 3:4 he did: Sa2 9:7, Sa2 9:13; Kg1 2:7 Jeremiah 52:34”
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