2 Kings 25:30

Verse

And the king provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life.

American Standard Version (1901)

and for his allowance, there was a continual allowance given him of the king, every day a portion, all the days of his life.

Bible in Basic English

And for his food, the king gave him a regular amount every day for the rest of his life.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he appointed him a continual allowance, which was also given him by the king day by day, all the days of his life.

Free Bible Version

The king provided Jehoiachin with a daily allowance for the rest of his life.

Geneva Bible 1599

And his portion was a continual portion giuen him by the King, euery day a certaine, all the dayes of his life.

King James (Authorized) Version

And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life.

Translation for Translators

The king of Babylon also gave him money every day, so that he could buy the things that he needed. The king continued to do that until Jehoiachin died.

Unlocked Literal Bible

A regular food allowance was given to him every day for the rest of his life.

Noah Webster Bible

And his allowance was a continual allowance given him by the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life.

World English Bible

and for his allowance, there was a continual allowance given him from the king, every day a portion, all the days of his life.

Young's Literal Translation

and his allowance — a continual allowance — hath been given to him from the king, the matter of a day in its day, all days of his life.

Context

Jehoiachin Released from Prison

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.

Sermons

Every Day a Portion, All the Days

F.B. Meyer

Summary

This verse concludes the account of King Jehoiachin's release from prison by King Evil-merodach of Babylon. It highlights the mercy and favor shown to Jehoiachin by being given a seat at the king's table for the rest of his life. This act symbolizes a restoration of honor and dignity to Jehoiachin after years of captivity, serving as a reminder of God's faithfulness even in times of exile and suffering. It also foreshadows the eventual restoration of God's people and the fulfillment of His promises despite their past disobedience and judgment.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

A continual allowance given him of the king - He lived in a regal style, and had his court even in the city of Babylon, being supplied with every requisite by the munificence and friendship of the king. In about two years after this, Evil-merodach was slain in a conspiracy; and it is supposed that Jehoiachin, then about fifty-eight years of age, fell with his friend and protector. Thus terminates the catastrophe of the Jewish kings, people, and state; the consequence of unheard-of rebellions and provocations against the Majesty of heaven.