17: The quotation comes from Jeremiah 31:15.
18: Before the birth of Christ, Bethlehem, and the nearby city of Rama, were though of in connection with the death of Rachel. Just as in the captivity, Rachel is seen figuratively as the mother of the nation, who weeps for her children. She is ‘heard’ here because Bethlehem is where she was buried.
Personal Journal Entry #12098
Prayer Journal Entry #12098
Daily Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 4:1-7:29
Praise Journal Entry #12058: Heavenly Father, thank You for being the Person that You are. You know we need something more than a meaningless force, or impersonal being. You know that we need someone who knows and understands us. You have revealed about Yourself just what we need. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.