Jeremiah 41:16

Authorized King James Version

Then took Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, all the remnant of the people whom he had recovered from Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, from Mizpah, after that he had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, even mighty men of war, and the women, and the children, and the eunuchs, whom he had brought again from Gibeon:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקַּח֩

H3947

Then took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

יוֹחָנָ֨ן

H3110

Johanan

jochanan, the name of nine israelites

בֶּן

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

קָרֵ֜חַ

H7143

of Kareah

kareach, an israelite

וְכָל

H3605

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

שָׂרֵ֧י

H8269

and all the captains

a head person (of any rank or class)

הַחֲיָלִ֣ים

H2428

of the forces

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

אִתּ֗וֹ

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#10

אֵ֣ת

H853

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

#11

כָּל

H3605

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

#12

שְׁאֵרִ֤ית

H7611

that were with him all the remnant

a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion

#13

הָעָם֙

H5971

of the people

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

#14

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#15

הֵשִׁ֖יב

H7725

whom he had brought again

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#16

מֵאֵ֨ת

H853

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

#17

יִשְׁמָעֵ֤אל

H3458

from Ishmael

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

#18

בֶּן

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

#19

נְתַנְיָה֙

H5418

of Nethaniah

nethanjah, the name of four israelites

#20

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#21

הַמִּצְפָּ֔ה

H4709

from Mizpah

mitspah, the name of two places in palestine

#22

אַחַ֣ר

H310

after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

#23

הִכָּ֔ה

H5221

that he had slain

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

#24

אֶת

H853

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

#25

גְּדַלְיָ֖ה

H1436

Gedaliah

gedaljah, the name of five israelites

#26

בֶּן

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

#27

אֲחִיקָ֑ם

H296

of Ahikam

achikam, an israelite

#28

גְּבָרִ֞ים

H1397

even mighty

properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply

#29

אַנְשֵׁ֣י

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#30

הַמִּלְחָמָ֗ה

H4421

of war

a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)

#31

וְנָשִׁ֤ים

H802

and the women

a woman

#32

וְטַף֙

H2945

and the children

a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)

#33

וְסָ֣רִסִ֔ים

H5631

and the eunuchs

a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state

#34

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#35

הֵשִׁ֖יב

H7725

whom he had brought again

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#36

מִגִּבְעֽוֹן׃

H1391

from Gibeon

gibon, a place in palestine

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

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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?
In what ways does understanding covenant community in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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