Jeremiah 41:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt”
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“And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Beth–lehem, to go to enter into Egypt,”
King James Version · Public Domain“And they departed, and dwelt in Geruth Chimham, which is by Beth-lehem, to go to enter into Egypt,”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and they go and abide in the habitations of Chimham, that <FI>are<Fi> near Beth-Lehem, to go to enter Egypt,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Jeremiah 41:17 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 19:37Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.”
- 2 Samuel 19:38The king replied, “Chimham will cross over with me, and I will do for him what seems good in your sight, and I will do for you whatever you desire of me.”
- Isaiah 30:2They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.
- Jeremiah 42:14and if you say, ‘No, but we will go to the land of Egypt and live there, where we will not see war or hear the sound of the ram’s horn or hunger for bread,’
- Jeremiah 42:19The LORD has told you, O remnant of Judah, ‘Do not go to Egypt.’ Know for sure that I have warned you today!
- Jeremiah 43:5Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the whole remnant of Judah, those who had returned to the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been scattered,
- Jeremiah 43:7So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes.
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