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Jeremiah 40:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 40:6

Verse 6 of 16

Scripture focus

Then went Jeremiah unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and dwelt with him among the people that were left in the land.

Jeremiah 40:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 40:6

Theological / Devotional

Mizpah. Mizpah was evidently chosen to be the new center of government. This city, whose name means “watchtower” (see on Gen. 31:49), was probably in the territory of Benjamin (see on Joshua 18:26; 2 Kings 25:23). It was there that Samuel “judged Israel” (1 Sam. 7:15, 16) and Saul was chosen king (1 Sam. 10:17-25). Mizpah has been identified with Tell en-Nasbeh, which was excavated by an expedition led by Prof. W. F. Bade.

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