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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/41.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/jeremiah/41.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And they went on, stopping at Geruth Kimham near Bethlehem on their way to Egypt<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/41.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They took them all to the village of Geruth-kimham near Bethlehem, where they prepared to leave for Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/jeremiah/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they went and stayed at Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem, intending to go to Egypt<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they departed and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is near Bethlehem, as they went on their way to Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, which is beside Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, which is beside Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, which is beside Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, which is beside Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And they went and stayed in Geruth [the lodging place of] Chimham, which is near Bethlehem, intending to go to Egypt<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They left, stopping in Geruth Chimham, which is near Bethlehem, in order to make their way into Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They left, stopping in Geruth Chimham, which is near Bethlehem, in order to make their way into Egypt, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they departed, and dwelt in Geruth Chimham, which is by Beth-lehem, to go to enter into Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and they departed, and dwelt in Geruth Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When they left Gibeon, they stayed near Bethlehem at Geruth Kimham on their way to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They traveled and then stopped at Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem on their way to Egypt <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They set out to go to Egypt to get away from the Babylonians, but stopped at Geruth Kimham near Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and they departed, and lived in Geruth Kimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Beth-lehem, to go to enter into Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They departed and lived in Geruth Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they go and abide in the habitations of Chimham, that [are] near Beth-Lehem, to go to enter Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they go and abide in the habitations of Chimham, that are near Beth-Lehem, to go to enter Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will go and dwell in the habitation of Chimham, which is near the house of bread, to go to come into Egypt,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they departed, and sat as sojourners in Chamaam, which is near Bethlehem: in order to go forward, and enter into Egypt, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they went away and settled as sojourners at Chimham, which is near Bethlehem, so that they might continue on and enter into Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They set out and stopped at Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem, intending to go into Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And they set out, and stopped at Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem, intending to go to Egypt<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they departed and dwelt at the threshing floors of Bimham, which is by the side of Bethlehem, to go into Egypt<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he went on and sat down at the threshing floors of Bemham that was beside Bayth Lekhem to go to enter Egypt<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and they departed, and dwelt in Geruth Chimham, which is by Beth-lehem, to go to enter into Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and they departed, and dwelt in Gaberoch-amaa, that is by Bethleem, to go into Egypt, for fear of the Chaldeans:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=12781" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/41.htm">Johanan Rescues the Captives</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>Then Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him took the whole remnant of the people from Mizpah whom he had recovered from Ishmael son of Nethaniah after Ishmael had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam: the soldiers, women, children, and court officials he had brought back from Gibeon. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">And they went</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šə·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and stayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1628.htm" title="1628: bə·ḡê·rūṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Lodging place, a place near Bethlehem. From guwr; a residence.">in Geruth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: kə·mō·hɛm (N-proper-ms) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">Chimham,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’ê·ṣel (Prep) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: bêṯ (Prep) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: lā·ḥem (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">Bethlehem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">in order to proceed</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lā·ḇō·w (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">into Egypt</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>to escape the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of the Chaldeans because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/42-14.htm">Jeremiah 42:14-16</a></span><br />and if you say, ‘No, but we will go to the land of Egypt and live there, where we will not see war or hear the sound of the ram’s horn or hunger for bread,’ / then hear the word of the LORD, O remnant of Judah! This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you are determined to go to Egypt and reside there, / then the sword you fear will overtake you there, and the famine you dread will follow on your heels into Egypt, and you will die there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/43-7.htm">Jeremiah 43:7</a></span><br />So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-26.htm">2 Kings 25:26</a></span><br />Then all the people small and great, together with the commanders of the army, arose and fled to Egypt for fear of the Chaldeans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-2.htm">Isaiah 30:2-3</a></span><br />They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/7-11.htm">Hosea 7:11</a></span><br />So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/29-6.htm">Ezekiel 29:6-7</a></span><br />Then all the people of Egypt will know that I am the LORD. For you were only a staff of reeds to the house of Israel. / When Israel took hold of you with their hands, you splintered, tearing all their shoulders; when they leaned on you, you broke, and their backs were wrenched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm">Deuteronomy 17:16</a></span><br />But the king must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire more horses, for the LORD has said, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/36-6.htm">Isaiah 36:6</a></span><br />Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-20.htm">2 Chronicles 36:20-21</a></span><br />Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. / So the land enjoyed its Sabbath rest all the days of the desolation, until seventy years were completed, in fulfillment of the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a></span><br />When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-11.htm">Acts 7:11-15</a></span><br />Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food. / When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit. / On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-8.htm">Revelation 11:8</a></span><br />Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-16.htm">Matthew 24:16</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14</a></span><br />So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they departed, and dwelled in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,</p><p class="hdg">Chimham.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37,38</a></b></br> Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, <i>and be buried</i> by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee… </p><p class="hdg">to go.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/42-14.htm">Jeremiah 42:14,19</a></b></br> Saying, No; but we will go into the land of Egypt, where we shall see no war, nor hear the sound of the trumpet, nor have hunger of bread; and there will we dwell: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/43-7.htm">Jeremiah 43:7</a></b></br> So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: thus came they <i>even</i> to Tahpanhes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/30-2.htm">Isaiah 30:2,3</a></b></br> That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/40-9.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-26.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-26.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">Chimham</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-10.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-6.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-7.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-5.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-12.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-12.htm">Habitations</a> <a href="/judges/20-5.htm">Intending</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">Kimham</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-12.htm">Order</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Proceed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-12.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-32.htm">Stopping</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-6.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/42-10.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">Chimham</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-6.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-1.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-14.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-15.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-20.htm">Habitations</a> <a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Intending</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-38.htm">Kimham</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-3.htm">Order</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-38.htm">Proceed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-18.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-17.htm">Stopping</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-3.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 41</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/41-1.htm">Ishmael, treacherously killing Gedaliah and others, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/41-7.htm">purposes with the residue to flee unto the Ammonites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/41-11.htm">Johanan rescues the captives, and is minded to flee into Egypt.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/41.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/41.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham</b><br>This phrase indicates the movement of a group of people, led by Johanan son of Kareah, after the assassination of Gedaliah. Geruth Chimham is believed to be a lodging place or settlement associated with Chimham, the son of Barzillai the Gileadite, who was a supporter of King David (<a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37-40</a>). This location near Bethlehem suggests a temporary refuge, highlighting the instability and fear among the remnant of Judah after the Babylonian conquest. The choice of this location may reflect a strategic decision to stay close to a familiar and supportive area before making a significant journey.<p><b>near Bethlehem</b><br>Bethlehem, known as the City of David, holds significant historical and theological importance. It is the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ (<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>; <a href="/matthew/2.htm">Matthew 2:1</a>). Its mention here underscores the connection to Davidic heritage and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies. The proximity to Bethlehem may also symbolize a return to roots or a place of safety amidst turmoil, as Bethlehem was a well-known and established town in Judah.<p><b>in order to proceed into Egypt</b><br>This phrase reveals the intention of the group to seek refuge in Egypt, a common place of asylum throughout biblical history (<a href="/genesis/12-10.htm">Genesis 12:10</a>; <a href="/1_kings/11-40.htm">1 Kings 11:40</a>). Egypt represents a place of safety from immediate threats but also a place of spiritual and physical bondage, as seen in the Exodus narrative. The decision to go to Egypt reflects a lack of trust in God's promises to protect the remnant in the land of Judah (<a href="/jeremiah/42-10.htm">Jeremiah 42:10-16</a>). This action foreshadows the recurring theme of reliance on foreign powers rather than on God, a theme prevalent in the prophetic literature.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/johanan_son_of_kareah.htm">Johanan son of Kareah</a></b><br>A military leader who, along with other commanders, pursued Ishmael after he assassinated Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/ishmael_son_of_nethaniah.htm">Ishmael son of Nethaniah</a></b><br>The assassin of Gedaliah, who was appointed by the Babylonians as governor over the land of Judah. Ishmael's actions led to chaos and fear among the remnant of Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gedaliah_son_of_ahikam.htm">Gedaliah son of Ahikam</a></b><br>Appointed governor over Judah by the Babylonians, he was assassinated by Ishmael, which led to further instability in the region.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/geruth_chimham.htm">Geruth Chimham</a></b><br>A location near Bethlehem where Johanan and the people he rescued stayed temporarily. The name suggests a lodging place or inn, possibly linked to Chimham, a figure associated with King David.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>A significant town in Judah, known as the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ. It served as a temporary refuge for Johanan and his group.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The intended destination for Johanan and the remnant of Judah, as they sought safety from Babylonian retribution after the assassination of Gedaliah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_refuge_in_times_of_fear.htm">Seeking Refuge in Times of Fear</a></b><br>Just as Johanan and the remnant sought refuge in Egypt, believers today may seek safety in worldly solutions. It's crucial to discern God's will and trust in His protection rather than relying solely on human plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The decision to go to Egypt, despite prophetic warnings, serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience to God's guidance. Believers are encouraged to heed God's Word and seek His direction in all decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>Johanan's leadership in rescuing the captives from Ishmael demonstrates the impact of strong, decisive leadership. Christian leaders are called to act with courage and integrity, guiding others in accordance with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_chaos.htm">God's Sovereignty in Chaos</a></b><br>Despite the turmoil following Gedaliah's assassination, God's sovereignty remains evident. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control, even in chaotic circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 41</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_trusting_humanity_cursed.htm">(Jeremiah 17:5) Why does it say one is cursed for trusting in humanity, given the social and scientific advancements reliant on human collaboration?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_babylonian_response_in_jer._41_4-10.htm">Why does the biblical text not describe any Babylonians intervening or retaliating, given their regional power at the time? (Jeremiah 41:4-10)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_zedekiah_seek_jeremiah's_prophecy.htm">Why would King Zedekiah, who ignored God, privately seek Jeremiah's prophecy in Jeremiah 37:17, and does this align with his other actions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_jer._3_12-14_show_limitless_mercy.htm">How does Jeremiah 3:12-14 depict limitless mercy when texts like 2 Kings 17:6-23 suggest God's patience eventually ran out?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">They departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham.</span>--The word translated "habitation "is not found elsewhere, but it is connected with one which means "stranger," "foreigner," and means probably a <span class= "ital">caravanserai, </span>or <span class= "ital">hospitium </span>for travellers. The name of Chimham throws us back on the history of Barzillai in <a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm" title="Let your servant, I pray you, turn back again, that I may die in my own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold your servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good to you.">2Samuel 19:37</a>. When the Gileadite chief pleaded his age as a ground for not accepting David's invitation to live at his court, the offer was transferred to his son Chimham. On the king's death-bed he was specially commended to the care of Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm" title="But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at your table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom your brother.">1Kings 2:7</a>). It seems probable that some part of David's personal patrimony, as distinct from his royal domains, had been bestowed on him, and that he had perpetuated his gratitude by erecting a resting-place for travellers, probably enough identical with the "inn" of the Nativity (<a href="/luke/2-7.htm" title="And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.">Luke 2:7</a>). The plan of the fugitives under Johanan took them to Bethlehem, as lying on the road to Egypt, where they hoped to find a refuge both from the anarchy in which the land had been left by the death of Gedaliah, and from the severe punishment which the Chaldaeans were likely to inflict, without too careful an inquiry into the question who had been guilty of it, for the murder of the ruler whom they had appointed. The mere fact of their having remained with Ishmael might be construed into circumstantial evidence of complicity. There they halt, and take counsel.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And dwelt in the habitation of Chimham.</span> Chimham was the son of the rich Gileadite Barzillai (<a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37-40</a>), who probably founded this "habitation" or rather "hospice" ("khan," "caravanserai"), for the accommodation of travellers - a characteristic mark of public-spirited liberality. Josephus and Aquila, however, appear to have read "by the hurdles of Chimham" - a very possible name for a locality in such a pastoral country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And they went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּלְכ֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and stayed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּֽשְׁבוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Geruth</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּגֵר֣וּת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḡê·rūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1628.htm">Strong's 1628: </a> </span><span class="str2">Geruth -- 'lodging place', a place near Bethlehem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Chimham,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖צֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·ṣel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> </span><span class="str2">A joining together, proximity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">near</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bethlehem,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֑חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1035.htm">Strong's 1035: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in order to proceed</span><br /><span class="heb">לָלֶ֖כֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into Egypt</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/41-17.htm">Jeremiah 41:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/41-17.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 41:17 And they departed and lived in Geruth (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 41:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 41:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/41-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 41:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 41:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>