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52:31-34 The Continuation of the Davidic Lineage. God's promises cannot fail, and God promised David a permanent kingdom (2 Sam. 7:16; 1 Chron. 17:14) from which the Messiah would come (Jer. 23:1-8; 33:14-22). These verses are virtually identical to 2 Kings 25:27-30.

52:31 the exile of Jehoiachin. See vv. 1, 29; 2 Kings 24:17. Evil-merodach. Nebuchadnezzar's successor, who reigned c. 562-560 b.c. Perhaps to show his benevolence, he treated Jehoiachin (who may have been the longest-imprisoned opposing king) with favor.

52:32-34 Whatever Evil-merodach's motives, Jehoiachin was treated well as long as he lived. The Davidic lineage, like the people, waited in exile for the 70 years to end (25:12; 29:1-14).