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.
And as for his meals, the king of Babylon made sure he was fed every single day, a steady allowance that lasted for the rest of his life, right up until he died.
Even in exile, God made sure his people were taken care of until the very end.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the Book of Jeremiah by describing the fate of King Jehoiachin of Judah, who was exiled to Babylon after the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem in 597 BC. Years later, in 561 BC, the Babylonian king Evil-Merodach released him from prison and granted him a daily allowance as a sign of favor, reflecting the complex political dynamics of ancient Near Eastern empires. This event underscores God's overarching sovereignty, as Jeremiah's prophecies foretold both judgment and eventual mercy for the exiled people.
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