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Jeremiah 41:12 Cross-References

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Then they took all the men, and went to fight with Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and found him by the great waters that are in Gibeon.

Jeremiah 41:12 (KJV)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 41:12

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Ishmaelson of Nethaniah, a captain of Judean forces during the Babylonian captivity (2KI 25:23)
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Nethaniahfather of Ishmael, one of the captains of Judean forces (2KI 25:23)

Commentary on Jeremiah 41:12

The military pursuit—'Then they took all the men, and went to fight with Ishmael the son of Nethaniah'—demonstrates Johanan's commitment to justice and rescue. The phrase 'found him by the great waters that are in Gibeon' provides geographical specificity: Gibeon, about 6 miles north of Jerusalem and some 2-3 miles south of Mizpah, had significant water sources including a famous pool (2 Samuel 2:13). That Johanan overtook Ishmael there indicates Ishmael's party was moving slowly, burdened by captives and possibly plunder. Gibeon's location also shows Ishmael was taking a route toward the Jord...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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