Verse 17

They went and stayed at Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem, on their way to go to Egypt,

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 19:37-38 : 37 Your servant will merely cross the Jordan with the king for a short distance. Why should the king reward me with such a benefit? 38 Let your servant dwell here and die in my own town near the graves of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him whatever seems good to you."
  • Jer 42:14 : 14 Instead, you say, 'No, we will go to the land of Egypt where we will not see war, hear the sound of the trumpet, or suffer hunger for bread. There we will stay.'
  • Jer 42:19 : 19 The LORD has spoken to you, remnant of Judah: Do not go to Egypt. Be certain of this: I have warned you today.
  • Jer 43:7 : 7 They went to the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD. They went as far as Tahpanhes.
  • Isa 30:2-3 : 2 They set out to go down to Egypt without consulting me, seeking protection in Pharaoh's stronghold and taking refuge in the shadow of Egypt. 3 But Pharaoh's protection will be your shame, and refuge in the shadow of Egypt will bring humiliation.