Jeremiah 41:17

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 41:17

BSB

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

AKJV

And they departed, and dwelled in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,

CPDV

And they went away and settled as sojourners at Chimham, which is near Bethlehem, so that they might continue on and enter into Egypt,

ERV

and they departed, and dwelt in Geruth Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,

NHEB

and they departed, and lived in Geruth Kimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,

SMT

And they will go and dwell in the habitation of Chimham, which is near the house of bread, to go to come into Egypt,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 41:17

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Commentary for Jeremiah 41:17

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

Overview of Jeremiah 41:17

Summary

Refugees relocate seeking Egyptian sanctuary

Place

Bethlehem

Event

Refugees journey toward Egypt

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC