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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 44:1

18th Century

Theologian

Migdol - Magdolum, a strong fortress on the northern boundary of Egypt.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 44:1

19th Century

Bishop

At Migdol, and at Tahpanhes ... — We find from Jeremiah 44:15 that the discourse that follows was delivered at a large gathering o…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 44:1–7

16th Century

Theologian

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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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 44:1

17th Century

Pastor

The word which came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which dwell in the land of Egypt
Or, "unto all the Jews"

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 44:1–14

17th Century

Minister

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…