Jeremiah 41:10

Authorized King James Version

Then Ishmael carried away captive all the residue of the people that were in Mizpah, even the king's daughters, and all the people that remained in Mizpah, whom Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away captive, and departed to go over to the Ammonites.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁבֵּם֙

H7617

carried away captive

to transport into captivity

יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל

H3458

Then Ishmael

jishmael, the name of abraham's oldest son, and of five israelites

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

שְׁאֵרִ֨ית

H7611

all the residue

a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion

הָעָם֙

H5971

and all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

בַּמִּצְפָּ֔ה

H4709

in Mizpah

mitspah, the name of two places in palestine

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#10

בְּנ֤וֹת

H1323

daughters

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#11

הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

even the king's

a king

#12

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#13

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#14

הָעָם֙

H5971

and all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#15

הַנִּשְׁאָרִ֣ים

H7604

that remained

properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant

#16

בַּמִּצְפָּ֔ה

H4709

in Mizpah

mitspah, the name of two places in palestine

#17

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#18

הִפְקִ֗יד

H6485

had committed

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

#19

נְבֽוּזַרְאֲדָן֙

H5018

whom Nebuzaradan

nebuzaradan, a babylonian general

#20

רַב

H7227

the captain

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

#21

טַבָּחִ֔ים

H2876

of the guard

properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)

#22

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#23

גְּדַלְיָ֖הוּ

H1436

to Gedaliah

gedaljah, the name of five israelites

#24

בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#25

אֲחִיקָ֑ם

H296

of Ahikam

achikam, an israelite

#26

וַיִּשְׁבֵּם֙

H7617

carried away captive

to transport into captivity

#27

יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל

H3458

Then Ishmael

jishmael, the name of abraham's oldest son, and of five israelites

#28

בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#29

נְתַנְיָ֔ה

H5418

of Nethaniah

nethanjah, the name of four israelites

#30

וַיֵּ֕לֶךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#31

לַעֲבֹ֖ר

H5674

to go over

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

#32

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#33

בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#34

עַמּֽוֹן׃

H5983

ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing covenant community contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 41 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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