耶利米書 41:9 CUNPTS

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 41:9

The word which we translate because of ביד signifieth in the hand of Gedaliah, which hath given critics a scope to vary in their notion of it, and to translate it, in the power of, by occasion of, &c. But the learned author of our English Annotations saith the sense of the place is plain enough; Jeremiah 38:10, we have the same term twice, where we have translated it with thee, so here it doubtless signifies those who were with Gedaliah under his power or charge. What pit this was is not so... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Jeremiah 41:1-18

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES.—Chronology of the Chapter.—Only three months after Jerusalem was captured by the Chaldeans: “in the seventh month” (Jeremiah 41:1, comp. chap. Jeremiah 32:2) See notes on two preceding chapters.Personal Allusion. Jeremiah 41:1. “Elishama.” Vide note, chap. Jeremiah 36:12, in loc.Geographical References. Jeremiah 41:7; Jeremiah 41:9. “The pit:” properly cistern. “On the summit of the hill was Asa’s fortress, with a deep well within a high enclosed courtyard, dug by... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 41:1-18

Tonight let's turn to Jeremiah chapter 41 as we continue our study through the Bible.Now, these are prophecies that Jeremiah made to the people after Nebuchadnezzar had come and carried away king Zedekiah as a captive to Babylon and left the poor of the people in the land, and he gave unto Gedaliah the office of governor over the people that remained there in the land. Jeremiah was given his choice of going to Babylon where he was promised special treatment, or of staying in the land with the... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 41:1-18

Jeremiah 41:1 . In the seventh month, two months after the city had been taken, and the temple burned. Ishmael and his ten companions, who had held high commissions under Zedekiah, were feasted by the governor. What sort of moral masks must their faces have assumed in presence of the hospitable governor, who, while wishing him long life and prosperity, had their detachment ready for assassination. Jeremiah 41:2 . And smote Gedaliah. This cut off the hopes of the Jews afresh: heaven... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Jeremiah 41:1-10

Jeremiah 41:1-10Then arose Ishmael.Devils incarnate1. If ever there was such a one, this Ishmael was of whom these verses tell. His atrocities remind us of the Indian Mutiny, its leader, and the well at Cawnpore (cf. Verse 9). Treachery, ingratitude, murder, massacre, greed, cowardice,--all are gathered in this detestable character (cf. Mr. Grove’s article “Ishmael,” Smith’s Dictionary of the Bible)2. And such men are permitted to be. So clearly seen is this, that every drama has its villain;... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 41:9

Jer 41:9 Now the pit wherein Ishmael had cast all the dead bodies of the men, whom he had slain because of Gedaliah, [was] it which Asa the king had made for fear of Baasha king of Israel: [and] Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with [them that were] slain. Ver. 9. Now the pit … was it which Asa the king had made for fear of Baasha.] He had made it for some unknown use in the wars, and now it was filled with the dead bodies of men; for a punishment, say some, of his confederating with... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Jeremiah 41:9

the pit: This was probably a large reservoir for receiving rain water, which Asa had caused to be made in the midst of the city, in case of a siege. because of Gedaliah: or, near Gedaliah, Heb. by the hand, or the side of Gedaliah. was it. Joshua 10:16-Job :, Judges 6:2, 1 Samuel 13:6, 1 Samuel 14:11, 1 Samuel 14:22, 1 Samuel 24:3, 2 Samuel 17:9, Hebrews 11:38 for fear: 1 Kings 15:17-Song of Solomon :, 2 Chronicles 16:1-2 Samuel : Reciprocal: Isaiah 14:19 - go Ezekiel 33:27 - in the caves read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 41:9

9. Now the pit From Jeremiah 41:7 it would appear probable that this pit was within the city, though this is not quite certain. Probably, then, the meaning here is, that this was simply a cistern of extraordinary size intended to supply water in time of siege. A store of water is as necessary as a fortification. Because of Gedaliah The words have been variously interpreted. The most satisfactory sense is, by the side of, as in the margin. The reason of this extraordinary double... read more