Jeremiah 41:1

AND THE PRINCES] RV 'and _one of_ the chief officers'; a further description of Ishmael himself, not an addition to his band. EVEN] RV 'and.'... [ Continue Reading ]

Jeremiah 41:8

TREASURES] RV 'stores hidden.'Dry cisterns, covered with a deep layer of earth, are commonly used for this purpose in the East.... [ Continue Reading ]

Jeremiah 41:9

BECAUSE OF] RV 'by the side of,'i.e. their bodies placed by his. ASA.. BAASHA] see 1 Kings 15:22. 11-18. Johanan rescues the captives and they start for Egypt.... [ Continue Reading ]

Jeremiah 41:17

THE HABITATION OF CHIMHAM] RM 'the lodging place'(i.e. irai or khan) of Chimham: see 2 Samuel 19:37. It was natural that David as a mark of gratitude to the son of Barzillai should have given Chimham a piece of his patrimony.... [ Continue Reading ]

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