²⁸ He spoke kindly^(A) to him and set his throne over the thrones of the kings who were with him in Babylon.^(B)

⁹ for when you return to the Lord, your brothers and your sons will receive mercy in the presence of their captors and will return to this land.^(A) For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful;^(B) he will not turn his face away from you if you return to him.”