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Enduring Faith
Commentators highlight that these eighty men came from the former northern kingdom (Shechem, Shiloh, Samaria). This shows that even centuries after the Assyrian exile, a remnant of devout Israelites remained, still loyal to the worship of God centered in Jerusalem. Their pilgrimage to the temple's ruins demonstrates a powerful and persistent faith.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 41:5
18th Century
Theologian
These three towns were all located in the tribe of Ephraim and in the district settled by Shalmaneser with Cuthites. Although the fact that these m…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 41:5
19th Century
Bishop
There came certain from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria. —The Septuagint gives Salem instead of Shiloh, and this a…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 41:4–5
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet shows here that after Ishmael had polluted his hands, he did not cease his barbarity. And thus wicked men become hardened; for even if …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 41:5
17th Century
Pastor
That there came certain from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria. Places in the ten tribes, which belonged to the king…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 41:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Those who hate the worshipers of God often put on the appearance of piety so that they may more easily hurt them. As death often meets people where…