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A Historically Charged Location
Commentators consistently identify the "great waters" as the well-known "pool of Gibeon," a real, historical site also mentioned in 2 Samuel 2 as the scene of a previous conflict. This detail grounds the biblical account in tangible history and geography, showing that Ishmael was caught at a place with a violent past.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 41:12
18th Century
Theologian
An open pool still exists at Gibeon, and a large subterranean reservoir fed by a copious natural spring. Gibeon is about two miles north of Mizpah.…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 41:12
19th Century
Bishop
By the great waters that are in Gibeon.— Johanan and his friends had been unable to prevent the slaughter of which they h…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 41:11–12
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet informs us that Ishmael did not attain his wishes, for he had resolved to sell, as it were, the people to the king of Ammon, but h…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 41:12
17th Century
Pastor
Then they took all the men All the soldiers that were under their command; this they did at once, believing the report to…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 41:11–18
17th Century
Minister
The success of wickedness must be short, and none can prosper who harden their hearts against God. And those justly lose comfort in real fears, who…