Jeremiah 43:5 kjv
But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all nations, whither they had been driven, to dwell in the land of Judah;
Jeremiah 43:5 nkjv
But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains of the forces took all the remnant of Judah who had returned to dwell in the land of Judah, from all nations where they had been driven?
Jeremiah 43:5 niv
Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers led away all the remnant of Judah who had come back to live in the land of Judah from all the nations where they had been scattered.
Jeremiah 43:5 esv
But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took all the remnant of Judah who had returned to live in the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been driven ?
Jeremiah 43:5 nlt
Johanan and the other leaders took with them all the people who had returned from the nearby countries to which they had fled.
Jeremiah 43 5 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 43:6 | So they took all the remnant of people that were in Miz`par, even all the people... | fulfilled Josiah's dynasty's removal |
| Jeremiah 44:1 | The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which dwell in the land of Egypt... | Judgment for worship of foreign gods in Egypt |
| Jeremiah 44:15-18 | Then all the men which knew that their wives had burned incense unto other gods, and all the women that stood by, a great multitude, and all the people that dwelt in the land of Egypt, which was at Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying... | Women's active participation in idolatry |
| 2 Kings 25:26 | And all the people, both small and great, and the companies of themakarna.... | Jeremiah taken to Egypt after Jerusalem's fall |
| Isaiah 30:1-3 | Wo to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!... | Warning against seeking refuge in Egypt |
| Ezekiel 29:1-2 | In the tenth year, in the tenth month, in the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him... | Judgment against Egypt for its pride |
| Joshua 24:14-15 | Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. | Call to exclusive loyalty to God, contrast to Egypt |
| Deuteronomy 17:16 | But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way. | Prohibition against returning to Egypt |
| Jeremiah 2:18 | And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river? | Israel's habitual seeking of Egypt's alliance |
| Jeremiah 39:10 | But the kingdom of Judah was carried away captive out of their own land. | Consequences of disobedience, captivity |
| Jeremiah 40:7-9 | Now when all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed unto him men, women, and children, and the poorest of the land of those that were not carried away captive from Jerusalem... | Initial loyalty to Gedaliah, preceding the rebellion |
| Jeremiah 42:1-6 | 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 unto the greatest, came near, and said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let our supplication, I pray thee, be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the LORD thy God, even for all this remnant, (for we are left but a few, of many, as thine eyes do behold us:) That the LORD thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, and the thing that we may do. Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you: behold, I will pray unto the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the LORD shall answer you, will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you. Then they said to Jeremiah, The LORD be a witness between us, if we do not even according to every word which the LORD thy God shall send thee to us. If it be good, and if the LORD our God will send his voice unto us, then we will do it, and we will not hold back from thee the tithes and the offerings. | God's previous command, their initial commitment |
| Acts 7:40-43 | And I said unto them, Hear ye not the charge of the prophet, neither did ye suffer Moses himself to hear him? and I see your temples indeed which ye have made, and will not sacrifice unto them; and will go intocaptivity further than Babylon. So shall ye receive the reward of your pride, and of your own lust. This verse echoes Stephen's speech, rebuking Israel's persistent rebellion. | Parallel rebellion and idolatry throughout history |
| Jeremiah 7:23-24 | But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you. But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their evil heart, and went not forward. | God's expectation of obedience and their refusal |
Jeremiah 43 verses
Jeremiah 43 5 Meaning
The verse describes a pivotal moment of disobedience where the remnants of Judah, under the leadership of Johanan son of Kareah, disregard God's clear instruction given through Jeremiah. Instead of obeying the prophet and remaining in the land of Judah, they arrogantly carry Jeremiah and all the people, including the women, children, and princesses, to Egypt, defying divine counsel. This act marks a willful turning away from the Lord's command.
Jeremiah 43 5 Context
This verse occurs in the aftermath of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. A remnant of the Jewish people, led by captains who had formerly served Judea, survived the conquest. They had sought guidance from the prophet Jeremiah concerning their future, wanting to know where they should go and what they should do. God, through Jeremiah, instructed them to stay in the land of Judah, promising blessing if they obeyed. However, fearful of the Caldeans and perhaps seeking greater security or a more prosperous life, they rejected God's counsel and, in defiance of Jeremiah, fled to Egypt, taking the prophet with them.
Jeremiah 43 5 Word analysis
And: (Hebrew: וְ - ve) - A common conjunction indicating continuation, addition, or transition between clauses.
all: (Hebrew: כָּל - kol) - Emphasizes the totality of the group.
the remnant: (Hebrew: הַשְּׁאֵרִית - hashshe'erith) - Refers to the remaining part, the survivors after a catastrophe, here emphasizing those left in Judah after the Babylonian destruction.
of the people: (Hebrew: הָעָם - ha'am) - The people of Israel, the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
that were left: (Hebrew: הַנּוֹתָרִים - han-notarim) - Reinforces the idea of survival; those who remained behind.
in Mizpeh: (Hebrew: בְּמִצְפָּה - be'Mitzpeh) - A significant location in Benjamin, often associated with gathering, prayer, and religious assemblies. After the destruction of Jerusalem, Mizpeh became the administrative center for the remaining inhabitants.
even: (Hebrew: גַּם - gam) - Also, too; emphasizes that what follows is included.
all the women: (Hebrew: כָּל־הַנָּשִׁים - kol-han-nashim) - Indicates the inclusion of all females, highlighting the comprehensive nature of their disobedience.
and all the women: (Hebrew: וְכָל־הַנָּשִׁים - ve'kol-han-nashim) - Continuation of the inclusive list.
and all the princesses: (Hebrew: וְכָל־הַנָּשִׁים - ve'kol-han-nashim) - Note that the Hebrew word for "princesses" (נְשִׂיאוֹת - nesi'ot) is not present in this specific phrase, but it is often rendered as "women" or implies a higher status, like noblewomen or leading women. In other parts of the chapter, "princesses" are mentioned as being part of this group.
and every soul: (Hebrew: וְכָל־נֶפֶשׁ - ve'kol-nephesh) - The most inclusive term, meaning every living being, every individual person.
which Jeremiah the prophet had left: (Hebrew: אֲשֶׁר־יִרְמְיָהוּ הַנָּבִיא - asher-Yirmeyahu han-navi) - Designates the prophet Jeremiah as the one who had been left by God's command to minister to this remnant.
with Johanan the son of Kareah: (Hebrew: אֶת־יוֹחָנָן בֶּן־קָרֵחַ - et-Yokhanan ben-Kareach) - Identifies Johanan, a prominent military leader among the survivors, as the primary instigator and executor of this rebellious act.
and all the captains of the forces: (Hebrew: וְאֶת־כָּל־שָׂרֵי הַחֲיָלִים - ve'et-kol-sarey ha-chayalim) - The military leadership who sided with Johanan, underscoring the organized defiance of God's word.
and carried them: (Hebrew: וַיִּשָּׂאֻם - vayissa'um) - Indicates their forceful or deliberate action of taking these people.
to the land of Egypt: (Hebrew: אֶרֶץ־מִצְרַיִם - erets-Mitzrayim) - The destination, a land forbidden for return by God's command to Israel.
Words group analysis:
- "all the remnant of the people ... and all the women ... and every soul" - this group signifies the entirety of the remaining population of Judah, including the most vulnerable and influential, being led into disobedience.
- "Jeremiah the prophet ... with Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains of the forces" - this represents the opposing forces: the prophet of God, and the defiant human leaders.
- "carried them to the land of Egypt" - the action and the destination, a direct contravention of divine instruction.
Jeremiah 43 5 Bonus section
This act of carrying Jeremiah to Egypt also places him in a new context where he will continue to prophesy judgment, particularly against the idolatry that flourishes among the exiles in Egypt, as detailed in Jeremiah chapter 44. The verse highlights the corrupting influence of worldly fear over faith, and the tragic consequences when leadership capitulates to popular desire rather than divine mandate. The "princesses" being included, specifically mentioned in other parts of this chapter and often interpreted as noblewomen or influential women, shows that even those in positions of authority succumbed to or perpetuated this act of defiance. Their choice set a dangerous precedent, directly contravening God's earlier prohibition regarding a return to Egypt.
Jeremiah 43 5 Commentary
The people, after soliciting God's will through Jeremiah and promising obedience (Jeremiah 42:6), tragically fail to act upon His clear command. They were instructed to remain in Judah, where God promised to protect and rebuild them. Instead, fear and human reasoning (Jeremiah 43:2) led them to believe Egypt offered a better, safer future. Johanan and the other military leaders, rather than submitting to the prophetic word, took matters into their own hands, forcefully taking Jeremiah and all the people, including the women and children, to Egypt. This act of mass rebellion demonstrates a deep-seated aversion to trusting God completely, a recurring theme in Israel's history. Their choice to seek refuge in Egypt, a nation specifically warned against in Scripture (Deuteronomy 17:16), seals their doom and invites further judgment.