Jeremiah 41:5

from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria These three towns were in Ephraim, and thus the pilgrims were descendants of members of the Northern kingdom. Cp. the contributions given by Manassites, etc., in Josiah's time for the repairs of the Temple (2 Chronicles 34:9). Shechem, now Nâblus, is beautifully situated in a valley between the mountains Gerizim and Ebal. For Shiloh see on ch. Jeremiah 7:12.

having their beards shaven and their clothes rent in sign of mourning for the destruction of the Temple.

having cut themselves though prohibited by the Deuteronomic law. See on ch. Jeremiah 16:6.

oblations For reading in mg. see on Jeremiah 17:26. Animal sacrifices could no longer be offered at the ruined Temple (Deuteronomy 12:13-18), but it was still open to them to bring other offerings to the site, and this they were about to do.