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Jeremiah 44:1
This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews living in the land of Egypt—in Migdol, Tahpanhes, and Memphis—and in the land of Pathros:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text introduces a message delivered to Jeremiah regarding Jews residing in Egypt, specifically in Migdol, Tahpanhes, Memphis, and Pathros. This follows the reported destruction of Jerusalem and Judah, placing the communication in the context of displaced communities.
The words — The opening phrase uses הַדָּבָר (ha-davar, "the word") and הָיָה (hayah, "it came") to mark the arrival of the divine communication. אֶל־יִרְמְיָהוּ ('el-Yirmeyahu, "to Jeremiah") and אֶל כָּל־הַיְּהוּדִים ('el kol-ha-yehudim, "concerning all the Jews") specify the prophet and the people addressed.
The thread — The same Egyptian cities appear in Jeremiah 46:14, which commands proclamation in Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes. Exodus 14:2 and Isaiah 11:11 also reference Migdol and Egypt as locations tied to Israel's historical movement and future gathering.
Why it lands — The verse records a divine message directed at exiles in Egypt, establishing the geographical and demographic context for what follows. It requires the reader to note that God's communication continues to reach displaced communities outside the land of Judah.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which dwell in the land of Egypt, which dwell at Migdol, and at Tahpanhes, and at Noph, and in the country of Pathros, saying,
Cross-references
- Jeremiah 46:14 “Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and prepare yourself, for the sword devours those around you.’
- Exodus 14:2 “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal-zephon.
- Isaiah 11:11 On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
- Isaiah 19:13 The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray.
- Jeremiah 2:16 The men of Memphis and Tahpanhes have shaved the crown of your head.
- Jeremiah 46:19 Pack your bags for exile, O daughter dwelling in Egypt! For Memphis will be laid waste, destroyed and uninhabited.
- Ezekiel 29:14 I will restore Egypt from captivity and bring them back to the land of Pathros, the land of their origin. There they will be a lowly kingdom.
- Ezekiel 30:14 I will lay waste Pathros, set fire to Zoan, and execute judgment on Thebes.
- Ezekiel 30:16 I will set fire to Egypt, Pelusium will writhe in anguish, Thebes will be split open, and Memphis will face daily distress.
- Ezekiel 30:18 The day will be darkened in Tahpanhes when I break the yoke of Egypt and her proud strength comes to an end. A cloud will cover her, and her daughters will go into captivity.