Jeremiah 43:8

Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,

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Interpretation

God can find his people wherever they are. The Spirit of prophecy was not confined to the land of Israel.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 43:8-12.

Jeremiah Person: Raised up or appointed by Jehovah. (1. ) A Gadite who joined David in the wilderness ( 1 Chr. 12:10 ). (2. ) A Gadite warrior ( 1 Chr. 12:13 ). (3. ) A Benjamite slinger who joined David at Ziklag ( 1 Chr. 12:4 ).
Tahpanhes Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Defenneh.