2 Kings 25:27
And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evil–merodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;
Cross-reference
2 Kings 24:12 describes Jehoiachin's surrender and captivity — this verse shows his release 37 years later, completing the story.
Jeremiah 24:5 calls the exiles (including Jehoiachin) good figs whom God will acknowledge for good — his release fulfills that favor.
Jeremiah 24:6 promises God will set his eyes on the exiles for good and restore them — Jehoiachin's release is the first step.
Jeremiah 52:31-34 gives a parallel account of Jehoiachin's release — almost identical wording, same event.
Jeremiah 28:4 falsely promises Jehoiachin’s return within two years—contrasts starkly with his actual delayed release without return.
Jeremiah 22:27 prophesies Jehoiachin will not return to his homeland—his release here doesn’t reverse that, confirming the prophecy.
Matthew 1:12 lists Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) in Jesus’ genealogy, showing the royal line continued through his exile.
Genesis 40:13 uses the same idiom 'lift up the head' for release from prison — a verbal parallel to Jehoiachin's liberation.
Proverbs 21:1 teaches that God turns the king's heart — Evil-merodach's decision to release Jehoiachin illustrates this.
Ecclesiastes 4:14 describes a prisoner who becomes king—a direct parallel to Jehoiachin’s release and elevation.
Genesis 40:20 also uses 'lift up the head' — here ambiguously for both restoration and execution, sharing the phrase with Jehoiachin's release.