* Now.
   Nebuchadnezzar must have frequently heard of Jeremiah's
   predictions, many of which were now fulfilled, which would
   dispose him to respect his character and treat him with
   kindness.

 * gave.
  15:11,21  Job 5:19  Ac 24:23 
 * to.  Heb. by the hand of.
  37:2  *marg: