Jeremiah 43:7 “So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice…”

Jeremiah 43:7

So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: thus came they even to Tahpanhes.

World English Bible

They came into the land of Egypt, for they didn’t obey the LORD’s voice; and they came to Tahpanhes.

American Standard Version

And they came into the land of Egypt; for they obeyed not the voice of Jehovah: and they came unto Tahpanhes.

Geneva Bible 1599

So they came into the lande of Egypt: for they obeied not the voice of the Lord: thus came they to Tahpanhes.

Darby Translation

and they came into the land of Egypt: for they hearkened not unto the voice of Jehovah. And they came as far as Tahpanhes.

Young's Literal Translation

and they enter the land of Egypt, for they have not hearkened to the voice of Jehovah, and they enter unto Tahpanhes.

Bible in Basic English

And they came into the land of Egypt; for they did not give ear to the voice of the Lord: and they came to Tahpanhes.

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Cross references

“So”

2 Chronicles 25:16

2 Chronicles 25:16 · BSB

While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have d…

“Tahpanhes”

Jeremiah 2:16

Jeremiah 2:16 · BSB

The men of Memphis and Tahpanhes have shaved the crown of your head.

“Tahapanhes”

Jeremiah 44:1 Jeremiah 46:14 Isaiah 30:4

Jeremiah 44:1 · BSB

This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews living in the land of Egypt —in Migdol, Tahpanhes, and Memphis —and in the land of Pathros:

Jeremiah 46:14 · BSB

“Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and prepare yourself, for the sword devours those around you.’

Isaiah 30:4 · BSB

For though their princes are at Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes,

“Hanes”

Ezekiel 30:18

Ezekiel 30:18 · BSB

The day will be darkened in Tahpanhes when I break the yoke of Egypt and her proud strength comes to an end. A cloud will cover her, and her daughters will go into captivity.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as well as Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah.

8Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah at Tahpanhes:

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