In commentary I have read on chapter 25, this sentence stuck out to me: "This was the land God gave to His people, the tribes of Israel. They had possessed this land for some 860 years; they took it by faith and obedience but they lost it through idolatry and sin."
We have so many blessings living in this country, and we take so many for granted. Mainly because these blessings are blessings from God, not from man. Yet, so many of us spit on these blessings daily. Who is to say that as a whole, we are not making God angry enough that He may one day choose to allow another nation to take control of our land. Even though we have "possessed" it for hundreds of years, we as a country aren't always doing right by God.
In 2 Kings, we see that Jehoiachin did get released from prison by the new king of Babylon (Evil-Merodach sounds ominous though...), and received good treatment in Babylon "For as long as he lived." While in Babylon, Jehoiachin was a representative of David's dynasty, so hope could still live on for the revival of Jerusalem. There is always hope with Jesus, with God. Even for those who turn away from God, He still waits for them with open arms. And that is such a wonderful feeling. Like a child who has made a mistake running to their parent's arms, asking and hoping for forgiveness, we know that we can too seek forgiveness in our Lord.
From Women Living Well:
Chapter 25
As we come to the end of 2 Kings, the story does not end here for Israel. The only surviving king of Israel, Jehoiachin, takes off his prison garments and dines at the kings table! He is restored and his needs are met the rest of his days. God’s promises to David and his family line still stand, as we see a glimmer of hope in this final chapter of 2 Kings.
Our God is a God of restoration. There is always hope with Jesus! Who do you know that has fallen away from the Lord? Write a prayer below for their restoration. Keep believing and keep walking with the King.
2 Kings 25:29 So Jehoiachin put off his prison garments. And every day of his life he dined regularly at the king’s table.
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