Jeremiah 42:1

Jeremiah 42:2 →

Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near,

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Interpretation

To serve a turn, Jeremiah is sought out, and the captains ask for his assistance. In every difficult, doubtful case, we must look to God for direction; and we may still, in faith, pray to be guided by a spirit of wisdom in our hearts, and the leadings of Providence.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 42:1-5.

Jeremiah 42:1 Jeremiah 42:2 Jeremiah 42:3 Jeremiah 42:4 Jeremiah 42:5

Glossary

Kareah Person: Bald, the father of Johanan and Jonathan, who for a time were loyal to Gedaliah, the Babylonian governor of Jerusalem ( Jer. 40:8 , 13, 15, 16).