John 3:23

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And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

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Interpretation

John was fully satisfied with the place and work assigned him; but Jesus came on a more important work. He also knew that Jesus would increase in honour and influence, for of his government and peace there would be no end, while he himself would be less followed.

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Glossary

Aenon Place: Springs, a place near Salim where John baptized ( John 3:23 ). It was probably near the upper source of the Wady Far’ah, an open valley extending from Mount Ebal to the Jordan. It is full of springs. Modern identification: Umm el Umdan.
John Person: (1. ) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John ( Acts 4:6 ). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown. (2. ) The Hebrew name of Mark (q. v. ).
Salim Place: Peaceful, a place near AEnon (q. v. ), on the west of Jordan, where John baptized ( John 3:23 ). It was probably the Shalem mentioned in Gen. Modern identification: Tel Shalem.