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Jeremiah 41:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 41:5

Verse 5 of 18

Scripture focus

That there came certain from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria, [even] fourscore men, having their beards shaven, and their clothes rent, and having cut themselves, with offerings and incense in their hand, to bring [them] to the house of the LORD.

Jeremiah 41:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 41:5

Theological / Devotional

Certain from Shechem. These 80 men seem to have been on a pilgrimage of mourning to the Temple ruins, perhaps also to observe the Feast of Tabernacles and to present grain offerings and incense at the site of the ancient altar.

Their beards shaven. A custom forbidden by the Mosaic law (see Lev. 19:27, 28; Deut. 14:1, 2).

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