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Jeremiah 41:3 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Jeremiah 41:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 41 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Ishmael also slew all the Jews that were with him, even with Gedaliah, at Mizpah, and the Chaldeans that were found there, and the men of war.”
Jeremiah 41:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 41:3
Ishmael's massacre extended beyond Gedaliah to 'all the Jews that were with him at Mizpah, and the Chaldeans that were found there, and the men of war.' This wasn't surgical elimination of one governor but wholesale slaughter aimed at destroying Babylon's administrative structure in Judah. Killing 'the Chaldeans' (Babylonian officials) ensured Babylon would respond with severe reprisal, making Ishmael's action not just murder but strategic catastrophe for the Jewish remnant. His murder of 'the men of war' eliminated potential opposition and witnesses. This violence fulfilled exactly what Johan...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 41:3
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“that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah”
“and her tears are on her cheeks; among all her lovers she has none to comfort her: All her friends have dealt treacherously with her; they are become her enemies.”
“Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.”
“and all the captains of the forces who were with him”