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The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews who lived in the land of Egypt, who lived at Migdol, and at Tahpanhes, and at Memphis, and in the country of Pathros, saying,
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A Widespread Rebellion
Commentators explain that the specific locations mentioned—Migdol, Tahpanhes, Memphis, and Pathros—show how extensively the Jewish refugees had settled throughout Egypt. This wasn't a small, isolated group. The prophecy is addressed to "all the Jews" in these key areas, setting the stage for a comprehensive word of judgment against their collective disobedience.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Migdol - Magdolum, a strong fortress on the northern boundary of Egypt.
19th Century
Anglican
At Migdol, and at Tahpanhes ... — We find from Jeremiah 44:15 that the discourse that follows was delivered at a large gathering o…
16th Century
Protestant
Jeremiah had already prophesied against the Jews who had taken refuge in Egypt, as though there would be for them in that rich and almost unassaila…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The word which came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which dwell in the land of EgyptOr, "unto all the Jews"…
God reminds the Jews of the sins that brought desolations upon Judah. It is fitting for us to warn people of the danger of sin with all seriousness…
