Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter.
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Interpretation
The prophet must give notice of ruin coming upon Judah and Jerusalem. Both rulers and ruled must attend to it.
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This thought runs through Jeremiah 19:4-8.
Glossary
- Hinnom Person
- A deep, narrow ravine separating Mount Zion from the so-called “Hill of Evil Counsel. ” It took its name from “some ancient hero, the son of Hinnom. ” It is first mentioned in Josh. 15:8 .
- Valley of Hinnom Place
- Biblical valley. Modern identification: Hinnom Valley.
- Topheth Place
- =Topheth, from Heb. Modern identification: Hinnom Valley.