Jeremiah 41:17

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And they departed, and dwelt in Geruth Chimham, which is by Beth-lehem, to go to enter into Egypt,

And they went and were living in the resting-place of Chimham, which is near Beth-lehem on the way into Egypt,

And they departed, and sat as sojourners in Chamaam, which is near Bethlehem: in order to go forward, and enter into Egypt,

Free Bible Version

They set off for Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem and stayed there, before leaving for Egypt

Geneva Bible 1599

And they departed and dwelt in Geruth Chimham, which is by Beth-lehem, to goe and to enter into Egypt,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

They took them all to Geruth-Kimham village near Bethlehem. And they all prepared to go to Egypt.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then they went and stayed for a while in Geruth Kimham, which is near Bethlehem. They were going to go to Egypt

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

They departed and lived in Geruth Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt

Young's Literal Translation

and they go and abide in the habitations of Chimham, that [are] near Beth-Lehem, to go to enter Egypt,

Context

Johanan Rescues the Captives

¹⁶Then Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him took the whole remnant of the people from Mizpah whom he had recovered from Ishmael son of Nethaniah after Ishmael had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam: the soldiers, women, children, and court officials he had brought back from Gibeon.¹⁷And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt ¹⁸to escape the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of the Chaldeans because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land.

Summary

This verse concludes the tragic account of the assassination of Gedaliah and the subsequent events that led to the exile of the remnant of Judah. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the devastating impact of sin. Despite the bleak circumstances, it also points to the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant of His people for the fulfillment of His promises. Ultimately, Jeremiah 41:17 underscores the importance of heeding God's warnings and following His ways to avoid destruction and experience His protection.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

"They marched and stopped (made a half) at the inn if Chimham, which is near Bethlehem." גּרוּת, ἅπ.λεγ., considered etymologically, must mean diversorium, hospitium, an inn, khan, or caravanserai. Instead of the Kethib כמוהם, many codices read כּמהם (like the Qeri); nor, have any of the old translators read וּ or וׁ in the word. The Qeri is evidently correct, and we are to read כּמהם, the name of a son of Barzillai the rich Gileadite, Sa2 19:38, Sa2 19:41, who is supposed to have built or founded this caravanserai for the convenience of travellers. The words "because of the Chaldeans" in the beginning of Jer 41:18 depend on "to go to Egypt" at the end of the preceding verse: "to go to Egypt for fear of the Chaldeans," on account of the murder of Gedaliah by Ishmael.

Jeremiah 41:17

Johanan Rescues the Captives

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And they departed, and dwelt in Geruth Chimham, which is by Beth-lehem, to go to enter into Egypt,

Bible in Basic English

And they went and were living in the resting-place of Chimham, which is near Beth-lehem on the way into Egypt,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they departed, and sat as sojourners in Chamaam, which is near Bethlehem: in order to go forward, and enter into Egypt,

Free Bible Version

They set off for Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem and stayed there, before leaving for Egypt

Geneva Bible 1599

And they departed and dwelt in Geruth Chimham, which is by Beth-lehem, to goe and to enter into Egypt,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

They took them all to Geruth-Kimham village near Bethlehem. And they all prepared to go to Egypt.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then they went and stayed for a while in Geruth Kimham, which is near Bethlehem. They were going to go to Egypt

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

They departed and lived in Geruth Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt

Young's Literal Translation

and they go and abide in the habitations of Chimham, that [are] near Beth-Lehem, to go to enter Egypt,

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jeremiah 41:17

Verse

Context

Johanan Rescues the Captives

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Jeremiah 41:17

Johanan Rescues the Captives

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes