Jeremiah 52:31

And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evil–merodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 28:4 records Hananiah's false prophecy that Jehoiachin would return soon; the actual release from prison contrasts false hope with limited mercy.

Jeremiah 37:1 explains that Zedekiah replaced Jehoiachin as king, providing background for why Jehoiachin was exiled and later released.

2 Kings 25:27-30 gives the identical account of Jehoiachin's release from prison by Evil-merodach, providing a parallel historical record.

In Psalm 3:3, the identical phrase 'lifts up my head' describes God as the one who exalts the downtrodden, echoing Jehoiachin's restoration.

In Psalm 27:6, 'my head shall be lifted up' repeats the same idiom of victory and honor, connecting to Jehoiachin's elevation from prison.

In 2 Kings 24:12, Jehoiachin's surrender and capture is recorded — this provides the backstory of his imprisonment that 52:31 resolves.

Ezekiel 17:12 describes the king of Babylon taking Jehoiachin into exile; this verse shows the later release, completing the story from capture to freedom.

Ezekiel 21:26 says 'exalt that which is low'; here Jehoiachin is lifted from prison to a high seat, embodying that reversal.

Proverbs 21:1 states God turns the king's heart like water; 52:31 shows Evil-merodach releasing Jehoiachin, illustrating this divine sovereignty over rulers.

Genesis 40:13 uses 'lift up thine head' to mean restoration from prison; 52:31 uses the same idiom for Jehoiachin's release.

In Job 22:29, the same pattern of humiliation followed by exaltation appears — the humble are saved and lifted up, mirroring Jehoiachin's release.