Jeremiah 37:12

Then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to separate himself thence in the midst of the people.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 37:12

BSB

Jeremiah started to leave Jerusalem to go to the land of Benjamin to claim his portion there among the people.

AKJV

Then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to separate himself there in the middle of the people.

CPDV

Jeremiah went forth from Jerusalem, to go into the land of Benjamin, and to distribute a possession there, in the sight of the citizens.

ERV

then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to receive his portion there, in the midst of the people.

NHEB

then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to receive his portion there, in the midst of the people.

SMT

And Jeremiah went forth from Jerusalem to go to the land of Benjamin to distribute from thence in the midst of the people.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 37:12

ThenJeremiahH3414Proper Name MasculinewentforthH3318VerboutofJerusalemH3389togoH3212VerbintothelandH776Noun FeminineofBenjaminH1144Proper Name MasculinetoseparateH2505VerbhimselfthenceinthemidstH8432Noun MasculineofthepeopleH5971Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jeremiah 37:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 37:12

Summary

Prophet leaves city to visit his homeland

Place

Jerusalem to Benjamin

Event

Jeremiah departs Jerusalem

Estimated Time Period

c. 588 BC