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Then went Jeremiah to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah, and lived with him among the people who were left in the land.
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Choosing Solidarity Over Comfort
Commentators agree that Jeremiah made a deliberate and difficult choice. Instead of accepting a comfortable life of honor in Babylon, he chose to remain in his devastated homeland to "suffer affliction with the people of God" (Gill). This act demonstrates a profound commitment to his people over personal comfort and security.
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19th Century
Anglican
To Mizpah. —The name, which signifies “watchtower” (Genesis 31:49), was naturally not uncommon. Of the six or seven ci…
16th Century
Protestant
This shows us the Prophet's firmness, in that he did not hesitate to reject what Nebuzaradan kindly offered him, even though he might have committe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then went Jeremiah to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah , &c.] A city in the tribe of Benjamin, not far from Rama…
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Presbyterian
The captain of the guard seems to exult that he had been God's instrument to fulfill what Jeremiah had been God's messenger to foretell. Many can s…
13th Century
Catholic
Having spoken of the destruction of the city and the captivity of the people, he speaks of the well-being of the remnant.
