And they shall come from the cities of Judah, and from the places about Jerusalem, and from the land of Benjamin, and from the plain, and from the mountains, and from the south, bringing burnt offerings, and sacrifices, and meat offerings, and incense, and bringing sacrifices of praise, unto the house of the LORD.
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Interpretation
The prophet was to lay before the rulers and the people of Judah, the command to keep holy the sabbath day. Let them strictly Notice the fourth command.
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This thought runs through Jeremiah 17:24-27.
Glossary
- Jerusalem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Benjamin Person
- Son of my right hand. (1. ) The younger son of Jacob by Rachel ( Gen. 35:18 ). His birth took place at Ephrath, on the road between Bethel and Bethlehem, at a short distance from the latter place.
- Negeb Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Tel Beer Sheva.
- Shephelah Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Shephelah.