In the cities of the mountains, in the cities of the vale, and in the cities of the south, and in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, shall the flocks pass again under the hands of him that telleth them, saith the LORD.
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Interpretation
Those who expect to receive comforts from God, must call upon him. Promises are given, not to do away, but to quicken and encourage prayer.
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This thought runs through Jeremiah 33:10-14.
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.