Jeremiah 41:17

Translations

Modern

And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt

Traditional

And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Beth–lehem, to go to enter into Egypt,

Literal

And they went and dwelt in the lodging-place of Chimham, which is beside Bethlehem, to go to enter Egypt,

Latin

Et abierunt, et sederunt peregrinantes in Chamaam, quæ est juxta Bethlehem, ut pergerent, et introirent Ægyptum,

Original

Hebrew

English

And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt

Notes

Jeremiah 41:17–18

The group led by Johanan traveled south, past the ruins of Jerusalem, to Geruth-kimham, a small village near Bethlehem. During this journey, the leaders decided they would be safer from Babylonian revenge if they fled to Egypt. The Babylonians were cruel, and no one trusted them to find the real person responsible for Gedaliah’s death.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

2 Samuel 19:37–38
Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.”
Jeremiah 42:14
…and if you say, ‘No, but we will go to the land of Egypt and live there, where we will not see war or hear the sound of the ram’s horn or hunger for bread,’
Jeremiah 43:7
So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes.
Isaiah 30:2–3
They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.
Jeremiah 42:19
The LORD has told you, O remnant of Judah, ‘Do not go to Egypt.’ Know for sure that I have warned you today!

Places

Bethlehem: City of David's birth and Jesus' birth Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus Geruth Chimham: Lodging place near Bethlehem; refuge for Johanan's group

Glossary

Ahikam Bethlehem Book of Jeremiah Chimham Geruth-kimham Ishmael Jeremiah (Person) Johanan Kareah Nethaniah

Topics

Ahikam: Son of Shaphan Chimham: A Gileadite Prophecies Concerning Israel: Ishmael Seeks to Betray the People to the Ammonites Prophecies Concerning Israel: The People in Fear, Take Refuge in Egypt

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