Jer 41:17 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 17. Dwelt in the habitation of Chimham ] The estate that David gave Chimham, the son of Barzillai. See , &c. He took this merely as a resting-place; as he designed to carry all into Egypt, fearing the Chaldeans , who would endeavour to revenge the death of Gedaliah.

‏ Jeremiah 41:17

Verse 17. Dwelt in the habitation of Chimham] The estate that David gave Chimham, the son of Barzillai. See 2Sa 19:37, &c. He took this merely as a resting-place; as he designed to carry all into Egypt, fearing the Chaldeans, who would endeavour to revenge the death of Gedaliah.