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Matthew 24:16
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“then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.
Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.
"At that time, the people in Judea should run away to the mountains.
then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains [for refuge].
then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.
then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.
then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
If you are living in Judea at that time, run to the mountains.
"that will be the time for those in Y'hudah to escape to the hills.
then let those who are in Judaea flee to the mountains;
"The people in Judea at that time should run away to the mountains.
Then let them which be in Iudea, flee into the mountaines.
Then let those who are in Judaea, flee to the mountain,
"Then those who are in Judea must run away to the hills.
"then those in Judea must flee to the mountains!
then let those in Judea flee into the mountains;
then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains:
Then let those who are in Judaea go in flight to the mountains:
then let those who are in Yehudah flee to the mountains.
then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.
then let those who are in Jehud escape to the mountain.
and then let them who are in Judaea, flee to the mountain:
Then let them which be in Iurie, flee into the mountaynes:
then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains:
then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
Let not him that is on the house-top,
"then let those who are in Judaea escape to the hills;
thanne thei that ben in Judee, fle to the mounteyns; and he that is in the hous roof,
then let those that are in Judea flee to the mountains:
Then let them who are in Judea flee to the mountains:
"then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.
"then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
"Then those in Judea must flee to the hills.
Then those in the country of Judea should run to the mountains.
then those in Judea must flee to the mountains;
Then, they who are in Judaea, let them flee into the mountains;
Then they that are in Judea, let them flee to the mountains:
then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains;
Then let them which be in Iury flye into the moutaynes.
then those in Judea -- let them flee to the mounts;
the let the which be in Iewry, flye vnto ye moutaynes:
consider it well) let those who are then in Judea, flee into the mountains,
If you're livin' in or around Judea when this happens, saddle up your horse right then, not later, and shuck out for the hills.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Genesis 19:15-17, Exodus 9:20, Exodus 9:21, Proverbs 22:3, Jeremiah 6:1, Jeremiah 37:11, Jeremiah 37:12, Luke 21:21, Luke 21:22, Hebrews 11:7
Reciprocal: Genesis 19:17 - Escape Deuteronomy 28:52 - General 1 Samuel 20:38 - General 2 Samuel 17:16 - but speedily 2 Kings 7:7 - and fled for their life 2 Kings 7:15 - had cast away Isaiah 14:32 - trust in it Isaiah 22:5 - crying Jeremiah 44:29 - a sign Jeremiah 48:6 - Flee Zechariah 14:2 - the city Mark 13:15 - General Luke 21:7 - what Revelation 18:4 - Come
Cross-References
And Adam knew Eue his wife, and shee conceiued, and bare Cain, and said, I haue gotten a man from the LORD.
And the seruant ranne to meete her, and said, Let mee (I pray thee) drinke a little water of thy pitcher.
And she said, Drinke, my lord: and she hasted, and let downe her pitcher vpon her hand, and gaue him drinke.
And the men of the place asked him of his wife: and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah, because shee was faire to looke vpon.
And he left all that he had, in Iosephs hand: and he knew not ought he had, saue the bread which he did eate: and Ioseph was a goodly person, and well fauoured.
I sleepe, but my heart waketh: it is the voyce of my beloued that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my loue, my doue, my vndefiled: for my head is filled with dewe, and my lockes with the drops of the night.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then let them which be in Judea,.... When this signal is given, let it be taken notice of and observed; let them that are in the city of Jerusalem, depart out of it; or who are in any other parts of Judea, in any of the towns, or cities thereof; let them not betake themselves to Jerusalem, imagining they may be safe there, in so strong and fortified a place, but let them flee elsewhere; see
Luke 21:21 and accordingly it is observed, that many did flee about this time; and it is remarked by several interpreters, and which Josephus a takes notice of with surprise, that Cestius Gallus having advanced with his army to Jerusalem, and besieged it, on a sudden, without any cause, raised the siege, and withdrew his army, when the city might have been easily taken; by which means a signal was made; and an opportunity given to the Christians, to make their escape: which they accordingly did, and went over Jordan, as Eusebius says b, to a place called Pella; so that when Titus came a few mouths after, there was not a Christian in the city, but they had fled as they are here bidden to
flee into the mountains; or any places of shelter and refuge: these are mentioned particularly, because they are usually such; and design either the mountains in Judea, or in the adjacent countries. The Syriac and Persic versions read in the singular number, "into the mountain"; and it is reported that many of them did fly, particularly to Mount Libanus c.
a De Bello Jud. l. 2. c. 19. sect. 7. b Eccl. Hist. l. 3. c. 5. p. 75. c Joseph. ib.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Then let them ... - Then Christians may know that the end is come, and should seek a place of safety. Destruction would not only visit the âcity,â but would extend to the surrounding part of Judea.
The mountains - The mountains of Palestine abound in caves, a safe retreat for those who are pursued. In all ages these caves have been the favorite places of robbers, and they were also resorted to by those in danger, 1 Samuel 13:6; 1 Samuel 22:1; 2 Samuel 23:13; Joshua 10:16. In those mountains they would be safe.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 24:16. Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains — This counsel was remembered and wisely followed by the Christians afterwards. Eusebius and Epiphanius say, that at this juncture, after Cestius Gallus had raised the siege, and Vespasian was approaching with his army, all who believed in Christ left Jerusalem and fled to Pella, and other places beyond the river Jordan; and so they all marvellously escaped the general shipwreck of their country: not one of them perished. See on Matthew 24:13.
