Jeremiah 52:34
New International Version
Day by day the king of Babylon gave Jehoiachin a regular allowance as long as he lived, till the day of his death.

New Living Translation
So the Babylonian king gave him a regular food allowance as long as he lived. This continued until the day of his death.

English Standard Version
and for his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, according to his daily needs, until the day of his death, as long as he lived.

Berean Standard Bible
And the king of Babylon provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life, until the day of his death.

King James Bible
And for his diet, there was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

New King James Version
And as for his provisions, there was a regular ration given him by the king of Babylon, a portion for each day until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

New American Standard Bible
And as his allowance, a regular allowance was given to him by the king of Babylon, a portion for each day, all the days of his life until the day of his death.

NASB 1995
For his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king of Babylon, a daily portion all the days of his life until the day of his death.

NASB 1977
And for his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king of Babylon, a daily portion all the days of his life until the day of his death.

Legacy Standard Bible
For his allowance, a continual allowance was given him by the king of Babylon, a daily portion all the days of his life until the day of his death.

Amplified Bible
And his allowance, a regular allowance was given to him by the king of Babylon, a daily portion [according to his needs] until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

Christian Standard Bible
As for his allowance, a regular allowance was given to him by the king of Babylon, a portion for each day until the day of his death, for the rest of his life.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As for his allowance, a regular allowance was given to him by the king of Babylon, a portion for each day until the day of his death, for the rest of his life.

American Standard Version
and 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.

Contemporary English Version
As long as Jehoiachin lived, he was paid a daily allowance to buy whatever he needed.

English Revised Version
and for his allowance, there was a continual allowance given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The king of Babylon gave him a daily food allowance as long as he lived.

Good News Translation
Each day for as long as he lived, he was given a regular allowance for his needs.

International Standard Version
As for his living expenses, a regular allowance was given him daily by the king of Babylon as long as he lived, until the day of his death.

Majority Standard Bible
And the king of Babylon provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life, until the day of his death.

NET Bible
He was given daily provisions by the king of Babylon for the rest of his life until the day he died.

New Heart English Bible
and 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.

Webster's Bible Translation
And for his food there was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And his allowance—a continual allowance—has been given to him by the king of Babylon, the matter of a day in its day, until [the] day of his death—all [the] days of his life.

Young's Literal Translation
And his allowance -- a continual allowance -- hath been given to him by the king of Babylon, the matter of a day in its day, till the day of his death -- all days of his life.

Smith's Literal Translation
And his ration a ration continually, given to him from the king of Babel, the word of a day in its days, even to the day of his death, all the days of his life.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And for his diet a continual provision was allowed him by the king of Babylon, every day a portion, until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And for his meals, a continual provision was allotted to him by the king of Babylon, a measure for every single day, until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

New American Bible
The allowance given him by the king of Babylon was a perpetual allowance, in fixed daily amounts, all the days of his life until the day of his death.

New Revised Standard Version
For his allowance, a regular daily allowance was given him by the king of Babylon, as long as he lived, up to the day of his death.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for his portion, there was a continual allowance given him of the king of Babylon, every day until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he raised him up. He was going out from before the King of Babel every day, constantly, until the day that he died, all the days of his life
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And for his allowance, there was a continual allowance given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And his appointed portion was given him continually by the king of Babylon from day to day, until the day when he died.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Evil-merodach Releases Jehoiachin
33So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. 34And the king of Babylon provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life, until the day of his death.

Cross References
2 Kings 25:27-30
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. ...

2 Chronicles 36:22-23
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’”

Ezra 1:1-4
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. / Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. ...

Isaiah 45:1-4
This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. / I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. ...

Daniel 1:1-2
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god.

Daniel 5:30-31
That very night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans was slain, / and Darius the Mede received the kingdom at the age of sixty-two.

Daniel 6:28
So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.

Lamentations 4:22
O Daughter of Zion, your punishment is complete; He will not prolong your exile. But He will punish your iniquity, O Daughter of Edom; He will expose your sins.

Ezekiel 29:21
In that day I will cause a horn to sprout for the house of Israel, and I will open your mouth to speak among them. Then they will know that I am the LORD.”

Isaiah 44:28
who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”

Matthew 1:11-12
and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. / After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Matthew 2:1-2
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

Luke 3:1-2
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, / during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

Luke 1:52
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.

Acts 12:21-23
On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people. / And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” / Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.


Treasury of Scripture

And for his diet, there was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

there was

2 Samuel 9:10
Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master's son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table. Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.

Luke 11:3
Give us day by day our daily bread.

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Jeremiah 52
1. Zedekiah rebels
4. Jerusalem is besieged and taken
8. Zedekiah's sons killed, and his own eyes put out,
12. Nebuzaradan burns and spoils the city
24. He carries away the captives
28. The number of Jews carried captive
31. Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin














And the king of Babylon
This phrase refers to Evil-merodach, the son of Nebuchadnezzar II, who became king of Babylon. Historically, Babylon was a dominant empire during this period, known for its grandeur and influence. The king's actions here reflect a shift in policy or attitude towards Jehoiachin, the former king of Judah, indicating a possible change in political strategy or personal disposition. The Babylonian kings were often seen as instruments of God's judgment, yet here we see a moment of grace extended.

allotted to him
The Hebrew root for "allotted" suggests a deliberate and generous provision. This act of allotment signifies a measure of favor and mercy. In the context of ancient Near Eastern customs, such provisions were often reserved for those whom the king wished to honor or show kindness. This can be seen as a divine orchestration where God uses even foreign kings to fulfill His purposes and show His mercy.

a daily portion
The concept of a "daily portion" implies sustenance and care. In the ancient world, receiving a daily provision from the king's table was a sign of favor and acceptance. This phrase echoes the biblical theme of God's provision, reminiscent of the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to provide for His people, even in exile or captivity.

for the rest of his life
This phrase underscores the permanence and reliability of the provision. It was not a temporary measure but a lifelong commitment. In a broader theological context, it reflects the eternal nature of God's promises and His enduring faithfulness. The assurance of provision "for the rest of his life" can be seen as a metaphor for the eternal security believers find in God's promises.

until the day of his death
The finality of this phrase highlights the completeness of the king's provision. It suggests a sense of closure and fulfillment. In the biblical narrative, death is often seen as the ultimate transition, and the provision until death signifies a complete and unbroken care. This can inspire believers to trust in God's provision throughout their lives, knowing that His care extends to the very end.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the king
מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Babylon
בָּבֶ֛ל (bā·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city

allotted
וַאֲרֻחָת֗וֹ (wa·’ă·ru·ḥā·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 737: A meal, allowance

to him
לּ֜וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

a daily
י֥וֹם (yō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

portion
דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

for the rest
כֹּ֖ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of his life,
חַיָּֽיו׃ (ḥay·yāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the day
י֣וֹם (yō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of his death.
מוֹת֑וֹ (mō·w·ṯōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin


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