KJV ORIGINAL
And 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 Evilmerodach 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,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Thirty-seven years after King Jehoiachin of Judah was taken captive, something incredible happened. The new king of Babylon, Evil-merodach, decided to show mercy in his first year as ruler. On the 25th day of the 12th month, he personally released Jehoiachin from prison and restored his honor.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even after 37 years in prison, God can still turn your story around through unexpected kindness.
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