Jeremiah 52:32
And spake kindly unto him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon,
Original Language Analysis
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר
And spake
H1696
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר
And spake
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
1 of 12
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
אִתּ֖וֹ
H854
אִתּ֖וֹ
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
2 of 12
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
טֹב֑וֹת
kindly
H2896
טֹב֑וֹת
kindly
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
3 of 12
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
וַיִּתֵּן֙
unto him and set
H5414
וַיִּתֵּן֙
unto him and set
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
4 of 12
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
לְכִסֵּ֧א
his throne
H3678
לְכִסֵּ֧א
his throne
Strong's:
H3678
Word #:
6 of 12
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
מִמַּ֗עַל
above
H4605
מִמַּ֗עַל
above
Strong's:
H4605
Word #:
7 of 12
properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc
לְכִסֵּ֧א
his throne
H3678
לְכִסֵּ֧א
his throne
Strong's:
H3678
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
10 of 12
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Historical Context
Amel-Marduk (562-560 BC) succeeded Nebuchadnezzar. Archaeological tablets from Babylon (1939 discovery) list rations for 'Yaukin, king of Judah' and his five sons, confirming this biblical account's historicity.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jehoiachin's exaltation after 37 years of prison foreshadow Christ's exaltation after humiliation?
- What does God's preservation of the Davidic line through Jehoiachin teach about His covenant faithfulness despite judgment?
- In what seemingly dead situations might God be preserving His purposes that will later flourish?
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Analysis & Commentary
Spake kindly unto him (וַיְדַבֵּר אִתּוֹ טֹבוֹת, literally 'spoke good things to him')—Evil-Merodach (Amel-Marduk) released Jehoiachin from prison after 37 years (v. 31). Set his throne above the throne of the kings—gave him honor above other captive monarchs in Babylon.
This sudden reversal mirrors Joseph's exaltation (Genesis 41:40). The Davidic line, seemingly extinct, shows signs of life. Though Jesus came through Jehoiachin's line (Matthew 1:11-12), this restoration hints at God's covenant faithfulness—the lamp of David will not be extinguished (1 Kings 11:36).