Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 42:13 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Jeremiah 42:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 42 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But if ye say, We will not dwell in this land, neither obey the voice of the LORD your God,”
Jeremiah 42:13 (KJV)
Historical Context for Jeremiah 42:13
People Mentioned
Commentary on Jeremiah 42:13
God explicitly forbids their Egypt plan: 'But if ye say, We will not dwell in this land, neither obey the voice of the LORD your God, Saying, No; but we will go into the land of Egypt, where we shall see no war, nor hear the sound of the trumpet, nor have hunger of bread; and there we will dwell.' This verse articulates their actual reasoning: Egypt promises 'no war' (escape from Babylonian threat), 'nor hear the sound of the trumpet' (no military alarms), 'nor have hunger of bread' (food security). These were genuine concerns—war, siege alarms, and famine had devastated them during Jerusalem'...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 42:13
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“we will not listen to you.”
“Who is Yahweh, that I should listen to his voice to let Israel go? I don't know Yahweh, and moreover I will not let Israel go.”
“then will I build you”