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Jeremiah 43:7

EgyptTahpanhes
Obedience

5 Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the whole remnant of Judah, those who had returned to the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been scattered,

6 the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as well as Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah.

So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes.

8 Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah at Tahpanhes:

9 “In the sight of the Jews, pick up some large stones and bury them in the clay of the brick pavement at the entrance to Pharaoh’s palace at Tahpanhes.

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BSB
So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes.
KJV
So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: thus came they even to Tahpanhes.
WEB
They came into the land of Egypt, for they didn’t obey the LORD’s voice; and they came to Tahpanhes.
ASV
and they came into the land of Egypt; for they obeyed not the voice of Jehovah: and they came unto Tahpanhes.
DARBY
and they came into the land of Egypt: for they hearkened not unto the voice of Jehovah. And they came as far as Tahpanhes.
BLB
And they came to the land of Egypt, for they did not listen to the voice of YHWH, and they came as far as Tahpanhes.
ÅB
og de dro avsted til Egypt, for de hørte ikke på Herrens røst; og så kom de fram til Tahpanhes.
OTB
og de dro inn i Egypt, i ulydighet mot Herrens røst, og kom så langt som til Tahpanhes.
B1930
og de drog avsted til Egyptens land, for de hørte ikke på Herrens røst; og så kom de frem til Tahpanhes.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Jeremiah 44:1

    This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews living in the land of Egypt —in Migdol, Tahpanhes, and Memphis —and in the land of Pathros:

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  • Jeremiah 2:16

    The men of Memphis and Tahpanhes have shaved the crown of your head.

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  • Isaiah 30:4

    For though their princes are at Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes,

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  • Jeremiah 46:14

    “Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and prepare yourself, for the sword devours those around you.’

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  • Ezekiel 30:18

    The day will be darkened in Tahpanhes when I break the yoke of Egypt and her proud strength comes to an end. A cloud will cover her, and her daughters will go into captivity.

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  • 2 Chronicles 25:16

    While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.”

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