17 And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,
17 And they went on, stopping at Geruth Kimham near Bethlehem on their way to Egypt
17 And they went and stayed at Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem, intending to go to Egypt
17 They set out at once for Egypt to get away from the Chaldeans, stopping on the way at Geruth-kimham near Bethlehem.
17 And they departed and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is near Bethlehem, as they went on their way to Egypt,
17 They took them all to the village of Geruth-kimham near Bethlehem, where they prepared to leave for Egypt.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:17
Commentary on Jeremiah 41:11-18
(Read Jeremiah 41:11-18)
The success of villany must be short, and none can prosper who harden their hearts against God. And those justly lose comfort in real fears, who excuse themselves in sin by pretended fears. The removal of a prudent and peaceable ruler, and the succession of another who is rash and ambitious, affects the welfare of many. Only those are happy and steady who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.