Reading for October 25th

Read 2 Kings 25.27-30. In 25.27-30: The elevation of Jehoiachin. The year is around 562, so that there is a gap of about 25 years between the events described in these verses and those in the verses immediately preceding. This may indicate that these verses are a later addition. There prupose is not clear, but some have suggested that they subtly express the possibility that God may again restore the Davidic monarchy. In verses 27-28: Evil-merodach was Awil-Marduk. His reason for releasing Jehoiachin from prison is not made clear. In verses 29-30: Even though he remained a captive, probably until he died, Jehoiachin's status was enhanced and his life made more comfortable. Comments or Questions..