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They shall come from the cities of Judah, and from the places round about Jerusalem, and from the land of Benjamin, and from the lowland, and from the hill-country, and from the South, bringing burnt offerings, and sacrifices, and meal-offerings, and frankincense, and bringing [sacrifices of] thanksgiving, to the house of Yahweh.
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A Unified Kingdom Worships
Commentators explain that the list of places—the cities of Judah, the plain, the hill-country, and the South—represents the entirety of the kingdom at that time. The promise of blessing for obedience wasn't just for Jerusalem's elite, but for a unified nation, with people from all regions coming together to worship God. This paints a picture of widespread spiritual renewal and national health.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 17:19–27
18th Century
Theologian
This prophecy on the observance of the Sabbath is the first of a series of short predictions, probably arranged in chronological order among themse…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 17:26
19th Century
Bishop
They shall come ... —The verse has a special interest (1) as a topographical description of the country about Jerusalem, and (2) a…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 17:26
16th Century
Theologian
Here he mentions the second part of the blessing, for the whole people would be preserved safe in the possession of their kingdom and priesthood, a…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 17:26
17th Century
Pastor
And they shall come from the cities of Judah That is, men shall come from all parts of the land of Judea to the city of J…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 17:19–27
17th Century
Minister
The prophet was to present to the rulers and the people of Judah the command to keep the Sabbath day holy. Let them strictly observe the fourth com…