Why did Amel-Marduk release King Jehoiachin?

Asked 3 years ago

If King Jehoiachin was as wicked as they say, why did Amel-Marduk, the new king of Judah release him, and treat him well?

Petal Mashraki

Monday, December 20, 2021

Jehoiachin was exiled to Babylonia and imprisoned by Nebuchadnezzar. When Nebuchadnezzar died, his son Amel-Marduk (evil-Merodach or awel-Marduk) took over. He released Jehoiachin after 37yrs of imprisonment. He may have been influenced by God; saught favor with the Jews; felt compassion or Amel-Marduk may have spent time imprisoned where he befriended Jehoiachin.





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