Jeremiah 41:1

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Jeremiah 41:1 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah, and they ate a meal together there.

King James Version KJV

Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.

American Standard Version ASV

Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal and one of the chief officers of the king, and ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Now it came about in the seventh month that Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the king's seed, having with him ten men, came to Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, in Mizpah; and they had a meal together in Mizpah.

Free Bible Version FBV

In the seventh month of the year, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, a member of the royal family and one of the king's chief officers, came with ten of his men to see Gedaliah at Mizpah. While they were eating to have a meal together,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But in the seuenth moneth came Ishmael the sonne of Nethaniah, the sonne of Elishama of the seede royall, and the princes of the King, and tenne men with him, vnto Gedaliah the sonne of Ahikam to Mizpah, and there they did eate bread together in Mizpah.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And it cometh to pass, in the seventh month, come hath Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and of the chiefs of the king, and ten men with him, unto Gedaliah son of Ahikam, to Mizpah, and they eat there bread together in Mizpah.

World English Bible WEB

Now in the seventh month, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal offspring and one of the chief officers of the king, and ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they ate bread together in Mizpah.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they ate bread together in Mizpah.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ismahel the son of Nathanias, the son of Elisama of the royal blood, and the nobles of the king, and ten men with him, came to Godolias the son of Ahicam into Masphath: and they ate bread there together in Masphath.

Translation for Translators T4T

Ishmael was a member of the king’s family. He had been one of King Zedekiah’s important officials. In October of that year, he went to Mizpah with ten other men to talk with Gedaliah. While they were eating together,

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HEB וַ/יְהִ֣י בַּ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֗י בָּ֣א יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל בֶּן נְתַנְיָ֣ה בֶן אֱלִישָׁמָ֣ע מִ/זֶּ֣רַע הַ֠/מְּלוּכָה וְ/רַבֵּ֨י הַ/מֶּ֜לֶךְ וַ/עֲשָׂרָ֨ה אֲנָשִׁ֥ים אִתּ֛/וֹ אֶל גְּדַלְיָ֥הוּ בֶן אֲחִיקָ֖ם הַ/מִּצְפָּ֑תָ/ה וַ/יֹּ֨אכְלוּ שָׁ֥ם לֶ֛חֶם יַחְדָּ֖ו בַּ/מִּצְפָּֽה

וַ/יְהִ֣י hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

בַּ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ chôdesh H2320 month Prep | N-ms

הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֗י shᵉbîyʻîy H7637 seventh Art | Adj

בָּ֣א bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal-Perf-3ms

יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל Yishmâʻêʼl H3458 Ishmael N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

נְתַנְיָ֣ה Nᵉthanyâh H5418 Nethaniah N-proper

בֶן bên H1121 son N-ms

אֱלִישָׁמָ֣ע ʼĔlîyshâmâʻ H476 Elishama N-proper

מִ/זֶּ֣רַע zeraʻ H2233 seed Prep | N-ms

הַ֠/מְּלוּכָה mᵉlûwkâh H4410 kingship Art | N-fs

וְ/רַבֵּ֨י rab H7227 many Conj | N-mp

הַ/מֶּ֜לֶךְ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms

וַ/עֲשָׂרָ֨ה ʻeser H6235 ten Conj | Adj

אֲנָשִׁ֥ים ʼîysh H376 man N-mp

אִתּ֛/וֹ ʼêth H854 with Prep | Suff

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

גְּדַלְיָ֥הוּ Gᵉdalyâh H1436 Gedaliah N-proper

בֶן bên H1121 son N-ms

אֲחִיקָ֖ם ʼĂchîyqâm H296 Ahikam N-proper

הַ/מִּצְפָּ֑תָ/ה Mitspâh H4709 Mizpah Art | N-proper | Suff

וַ/יֹּ֨אכְלוּ ʼâkal H398 to eat Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

שָׁ֥ם shâm H8033 there Adv

לֶ֛חֶם lechem H3899 food N-cs

יַחְדָּ֖ו yachad H3162 unitedness Adv

בַּ/מִּצְפָּֽה Mitspâh H4709 Mizpah Prep | N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 41:1

וַ/יְהִ֣י hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

בַּ/חֹ֣דֶשׁ chôdesh H2320 "month" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.

Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month

Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.

הַ/שְּׁבִיעִ֗י shᵉbîyʻîy H7637 "seventh" Art | Adj

The Hebrew word for seventh, this term is an ordinal number used to describe something in the seventh position. It appears in the Bible as seventh time.

Definition: 1) seventh 1a) ordinal number

Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: seventh (time). See also: Genesis 2:2; Numbers 29:12; Jeremiah 28:17.

בָּ֣א bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל Yishmâʻêʼl H3458 "Ishmael" N-proper

Ishmael means God will hear, and refers to Abraham's son with Hagar, as well as several other Israelites. He is mentioned in Genesis and Ezra. Ishmael is considered the progenitor of the Arabian peoples.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.22 § Ishmael = "God will hear" 1) son of Abraham and Sarah's handmaid Hagar and the progenitor of the Arabian peoples 2) son of Nethaniah and the murderer of Gedaliah 3) a Benjamite, one of the sons of Azel a descendant of Saul through Meribbaal or Mephibosheth 4) a Judaite, father of Zebadiah 5) a Judaite, son of Johanan and one of the captains who aided Jehoiada in restoring Joash to the throne 6) a priest of the family of Pashur with a foreign wife whom he was forced to put away by Ezra

Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Ishmael. See also: Genesis 16:11; 2 Chronicles 19:11; Jeremiah 40:8.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

נְתַנְיָ֣ה Nᵉthanyâh H5418 "Nethaniah" N-proper

Nethaniah was a Levite and his name means 'given of Jehovah', and is mentioned in the book of Jeremiah as the father of Jehudi.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.14; son of: Shelemiah (H8018K); father of: Jehudi (H3065) § Nethaniah = "given of Jehovah" 1) son of Elishama of the royal family of Judah and father of Ishmael who murdered Gedaliah 2) father of Jehudi 3) a Levite, one of the 4 sons of Asaph the minstrel 4) a Levite in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Nethaniah. See also: 2 Kings 25:23; Jeremiah 41:2; Jeremiah 36:14.

בֶן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

אֱלִישָׁמָ֣ע ʼĔlîyshâmâʻ H476 "Elishama" N-proper

Elishama was a man from the tribe of Judah and one of King David's sons, mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:15.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.15; son of: David (H1732); brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); also called Elishama at 1Ch.3.6; Another name of e.li.shu.a (אֱלִישׁוּעַ "Elishua" H0474) § Elishama = "my God has heard" 1) an Ephraimite chief in the wilderness 2) a son of David 3) Jehoiakim's secretary 4) a priest who taught the law 5) a man of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Elishama. See also: Numbers 1:10; 1 Chronicles 3:6; Jeremiah 36:12.

מִ/זֶּ֣רַע zeraʻ H2233 "seed" Prep | N-ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.

Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)

Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.

הַ֠/מְּלוּכָה mᵉlûwkâh H4410 "kingship" Art | N-fs

Melukah refers to a kingdom or realm, describing a king's domain or territory. It is related to the concept of royalty and kingship in the Bible.

Definition: kingship, royalty, kingly office

Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: kingsom, king's, [idiom] royal. See also: 1 Samuel 10:16; 1 Kings 12:21; Psalms 22:29.

וְ/רַבֵּ֨י rab H7227 "many" Conj | N-mp

This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.

Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly

Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.

הַ/מֶּ֜לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-ms

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

וַ/עֲשָׂרָ֨ה ʻeser H6235 "ten" Conj | Adj

This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.

Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)

Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.

אֲנָשִׁ֥ים ʼîysh H376 "man" N-mp

The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.

Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.

אִתּ֛/וֹ ʼêth H854 "with" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.

Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)

Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

גְּדַלְיָ֥הוּ Gᵉdalyâh H1436 "Gedaliah" N-proper

Gedaliah was the name of several Israelites, including a son of Jeduthun and a governor of Judea. One Gedaliah was the son of Pashur, a chief of Jerusalem during the time of Jeremiah. His name means 'Jehovah is great'.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; son of: Amariah (H0568O); father of: Cushi (H3569H) § Gedaliah = "Jehovah is great" 1) a son of Jeduthun in the time of David 2) governor of Judea 3) son of Pashur, one of the chiefs of Jerusalem in the time of Jeremiah

Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Gedaliah. See also: 2 Kings 25:22; Jeremiah 40:12; Jeremiah 38:1.

בֶן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

אֲחִיקָ֖ם ʼĂchîyqâm H296 "Ahikam" N-proper

Ahikam was an Israelite who lived during the Divided Monarchy, and his name means my brother has risen. He was a high-ranking officer and protected the prophet Jeremiah. Ahikam was also the father of Gedaliah.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12; son of: Shaphan (H8227B); brother of: Elasah (H0501J) and Gemariah (H1587H); father of: Gedaliah (H1436B) § Ahikam = "my brother has risen (arisen)" 1) son of Shaphan, an officer in Josiah's reign 2) protector of Jeremiah 3) father of Gedaliah

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Ahikam. See also: 2 Kings 22:12; Jeremiah 40:11; Jeremiah 26:24.

הַ/מִּצְפָּ֑תָ/ה Mitspâh H4709 "Mizpah" Art | N-proper | Suff

Mitspah means watchtower, referring to a place in Palestine near Mount Hermon. It appears in the Bible as a location. The name is associated with a place of observation.

Definition: § Mizpah = "watchtower" a place near Mount Hermon

Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Mitspah. (This seems rather to be only an orthographic variation of H4708 (מִצְפֶּה) when 'in pause'.) See also: Genesis 31:49; 1 Samuel 10:17; Jeremiah 40:10.

וַ/יֹּ֨אכְלוּ ʼâkal H398 "to eat" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.

Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)

Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.

שָׁ֥ם shâm H8033 "there" Adv

The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.

Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)

Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.

לֶ֛חֶם lechem H3899 "food" N-cs

This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.

Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)

Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.

יַחְדָּ֖ו yachad H3162 "unitedness" Adv

This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.

Definition: 1) union, unitedness

Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.

בַּ/מִּצְפָּֽה Mitspâh H4709 "Mizpah" Prep | N-proper

Mitspah means watchtower, referring to a place in Palestine near Mount Hermon. It appears in the Bible as a location. The name is associated with a place of observation.

Definition: § Mizpah = "watchtower" a place near Mount Hermon

Study Notes — Jeremiah 41:1

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Context
Cross References
Jeremiah 41:1 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 41:1
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 41:1
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 41:1
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 41:1
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1
Sermons on Jeremiah 41:1

Context — The Murder of Gedaliah

1In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah, and they ate a meal together there.

2Then Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the ten men who were with him got up and struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, with the sword, killing the one whom the king of Babylon had appointed to govern the land. 3Ishmael also killed all the Jews who were with Gedaliah at Mizpah, as well as the Chaldean soldiers who were there.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Jeremiah 40:8	they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maacathite—they and their men.
2	Jeremiah 40:6	So Jeremiah went to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah and stayed with him among the people who were left in the land.
3	Psalms 41:9	Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
4	Daniel 11:26–27	Those who eat from his provisions will seek to destroy him; his army will be swept away, and many will fall slain. And the two kings, with their hearts bent on evil, will speak lies at the same table, but to no avail, for still the end will come at the appointed time.
5	Psalms 109:5	They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
6	2 Kings 11:1	When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs.
7	Proverbs 27:4	Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
8	Jeremiah 36:12	he went down to the scribe’s chamber in the king’s palace, where all the officials were sitting: Elishama the scribe, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials.
9	2 Chronicles 22:10	When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah.
10	Jeremiah 40:14–16	and said to him, “Are you aware that Baalis king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them. Then Johanan son of Kareah spoke privately to Gedaliah at Mizpah. “Let me go and kill Ishmael son of Nethaniah,” he said. “No one will know it. Why should he take your life and scatter all the people of Judah who have gathered to you, so that the remnant of Judah would perish?” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam said to Johanan son of Kareah, “Do not do such a thing! What you are saying about Ishmael is a lie.”

Jeremiah 41:1 Summary

Jeremiah 41:1 tells us about a man named Ishmael who was a member of the royal family and came to visit Gedaliah, the governor of the land, in the seventh month. They shared a meal together, which was a sign of trust and friendship, similar to the accounts of hospitality found in Luke 19:1-10 and Acts 16:14-15. However, as we see in the surrounding verses, Ishmael's intentions were not pure, and his actions would have serious consequences, highlighting the importance of being wise and discerning in our relationships, as encouraged in Proverbs 22:3 and Matthew 10:16. This verse reminds us to be cautious and wise in our interactions with others, while also being open to building trust and friendships, as modeled in biblical accounts such as the relationship between David and Jonathan in First Samuel 18:1-4 and Second Samuel 1:26.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Ishmael son of Nethaniah and why is he important in Jeremiah 41:1?

Ishmael son of Nethaniah was a member of the royal family and one of the king's chief officers, as mentioned in Jeremiah 41:1, and his actions would have significant consequences, similar to those seen in other biblical accounts of royal intrigue, such as in Second Samuel 13:22-33.

What is the significance of the seventh month in Jeremiah 41:1?

The seventh month is likely a reference to the month of Tishri, which is a significant month in the Hebrew calendar, associated with the Feast of Tabernacles, as described in Leviticus 23:33-43 and Deuteronomy 16:13-15.

Who was Gedaliah son of Ahikam and why was he important?

Gedaliah son of Ahikam was appointed by the king of Babylon to govern the land, as mentioned in Jeremiah 40:5, and his leadership was a key factor in the events that unfolded in Jeremiah 41:1 and the surrounding verses.

What can we learn from the fact that Ishmael and Gedaliah ate a meal together in Jeremiah 41:1?

The fact that Ishmael and Gedaliah ate a meal together suggests a level of trust and hospitality, similar to the accounts of Abraham and his guests in Genesis 18:1-8, but also highlights the potential for deception and betrayal, as seen in other biblical accounts, such as in Psalm 41:9.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can cultivate trust and hospitality in my own relationships, like the meal shared between Ishmael and Gedaliah in Jeremiah 41:1?
How can I be aware of the potential for deception and betrayal in my own life, and what steps can I take to protect myself and my relationships, in light of the events that unfolded in Jeremiah 41:1-3?
What does this verse reveal about the character of Ishmael son of Nethaniah, and what can I learn from his example, both positive and negative, in relation to other biblical accounts of leadership and character, such as in First Samuel 16:7 and Proverbs 10:9?
How does this verse contribute to the larger narrative of Jeremiah and the history of the Israelites, and what insights can I gain from considering the broader context, including the prophecies and warnings found in Jeremiah 1:1-19 and Jeremiah 25:1-38?
What are some ways that I can apply the lessons of Jeremiah 41:1 to my own life and relationships, particularly in terms of building trust, being aware of potential dangers, and seeking wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 1:7 and Proverbs 3:5-6?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 41:1

Now it came to pass in the seventh month,.... The month Tisri, which answers to part of our September, and part of October; according to the Jewish (b) chronicle, it was on the third day of this

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 41:1

Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1

CHAPTER 41 Ishmael, under a color of friendship, killeth Gedaliah and others, both Jews and Chaldeans, . He purposeth to carry the residue captive to the Ammonites, but they are rescued from him by Johanan, who intendeth to flee into Egypt, . In the seventh month; that is, three months after the city was taken, . Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal; the same Ishmael that came to Gedaliah, ,9, to whom he sware protection; only here we are told that he was of the royal blood, which might both raise his spirits, as having a more legal pretence to the government, and rendered him a fitter instrument for Baalis, the king or queen of the Ammonites, to make use of. And the princes of the king, even ten men with him; some of the princes, who had escaped the army of the king of Babylon; they and their retinue came in pretended compliment to Gedaliah, who treated them kindly, they dined or supped with him.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1

Jeremiah 41:1 Now it came to pass in the seventh month, [that] Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.Ver. 1. Now it came to pass in the seventh month.] Within two or three months after the destruction of Jerusalem. So soon did this wicked wretch, so spurred on by ambition, which ever rideth without reins, renew the miserable fate of his forlorn country. And the like did Barcocab and his seditious complices after the last devastation, thereby bringing upon themselves again the Roman forces, who thereupon, under Adrian the emperor, utterly took away both their place and their nation. That Ishmael of the seed royal.] And therefore affecting the kingdom, or at least the ruledom; and envying that Gedaliah - a new man, or mushroom rather, - should be preferred before him. And the princes of the king.] Who had been princes and grandees, as the Hebrew hath it, in Zedekiah’ s days, with whom likely they fled and escaped, stealing away by night, though he could not. Even ten men with him.] Whom Ishmael had promised probably to restore their principalities when he should be king, or viceroy at least under Baalis King of Ammon, the great engineer of all the ensuing mischief wrought by Ishmael and these ten desperadoes together with their retinue. Came unto Gedaliah.] To whom before they had done homage, and now came pretending to give him a friendly visit. “ Tuta frequensque via est per amici fallere nomen: Tuta frequensque licet sit via, crimen habet. ” And there they did eat bread,] i.e., They feasted. Much treachery and cruelty hath been exercised at feasts. Absalom slew Amnon at a feast; so did Zimri King Elah; so did Alexander Philotas; so doth the Great Turk many of his bashaws; the black gown is cast upon them as they sit with him at supper, and then they are strangled. Turkish History.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1

XLI. (1) It came to pass in the seventh month.—It lies in the nature of the case that the visit purported to be one of courtesy and recognition. The remaining representatives of the house of David (Jeremiah 40:8) would show that they were ready to welcome the new Satrap. As the seventh month included the Feast of Tabernacles, it is not unlikely that they came as if to share in its festivities. Three months had passed since the capture of the city (Jeremiah 39:2).

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1

CHAPTER XLI Ishmael executes his conspiracy against Gedaliah the governor and his companions, and attempts to carry away the Jews who were with him captives to the Ammonites, 1-10; but Johanan recovers them, and purposes to flee into Egypt, 11-18. NOTES ON CHAP XLI Verse 1. Now-in the seventh month] Answering to the first new moon in our month of October. There they did eat bread together] This was the same as making a solemn covenant; for he who ate bread with another was ever reputed a friend.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 41:1

Jeremiah 41:1-3. See introd. summary to the section. For Jeremiah 41:1 see 2 Kings 25:25.

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 41:1

The seventh month - Gedaliah’s government lasted less than two months. Even - Rather, and. Ishmael was descended probably from Elishama the son of David 2 Samuel 5:16.

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1

THE MURDER OF , Jeremiah 41:1-10.1. Seventh month — Gedaliah was in office less than two months. And the princes, etc, — Rather, and of the princes, etc. The language covers simply Ishmael and the ten men with him.

Sermons on Jeremiah 41:1

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