Benjamin Forth Heritage Jeremiah Jerusalem Leave Midst Order Portion Possession Property Purpose Receive Separate Share Started Taking Territory Thence

37:12 Then Jeremiah went out of Jerusalem to go into the {f} land of Benjamin, to separate himself from there in the midst of the people.

(f) As some think, to go to Anathoth his own town.

37:12 Went forth - Jeremiah knowing the city would suddenly be taken, and that he could be no farther useful to the people, taking advantage of the withdrawing of the Chaldean army, resolves to go to his own country, to Anathoth, in the crowd of people that were going out.

37:11-21 There are times when it is the wisdom of good men to retire, to enter into their chambers, and to shut the doors, Isa 26:20. Jeremiah was seized as a deserter, and committed to prison. But it is no new thing for the best friends of the church to be belied, as in the interests of her worst enemies. When thus falsely accused, we may deny the charge, and commit our cause to Him who judges righteously. Jeremiah obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful, and would not, to obtain mercy of man, be unfaithful to God or to his prince; he tells the king the whole truth. When Jeremiah delivered God's message, he spake with boldness; but when he made his own request, he spake submissively. A lion in God's cause must be a lamb in his own. And God gave Jeremiah favour in the eyes of the king. The Lord God can make even the cells of a prison become pastures to his people, and will raise up friends to provide for them, so that in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Benjamin City Forth Heritage Jeremiah Jerusalem Leave Midst Order Portion Possession Property Purpose Receive Separate Started Territory Thence

Benjamin City Forth Heritage Jeremiah Jerusalem Leave Midst Order Portion Possession Property Purpose Receive Separate Started Territory Thence


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