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Jeremiah 43:4 Cross-References

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So Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, and all the people, obeyed not the voice of the LORD, to dwell in the land of Judah.

Jeremiah 43:4 (KJV)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 43:4

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Johananson of Kareah, a captain of Judean forces during the Babylonian captivity (2KI 25:23)
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Kareahfather of Johanan, one of the captains of Judean forces (2KI 25:23)
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G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here

Commentary on Jeremiah 43:4

So Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, and all the people, obeyed not the voice of the LORD—The verse's structure emphasizes comprehensive rebellion. Johanan, who had initially seemed faithful (warning Gedaliah of Ishmael's plot, 40:13-16; rescuing captives, 41:11-16), now leads mass apostasy. All the captains and all the people unite in disobedience—there is no faithful remnant within the remnant.The phrase obeyed not the voice of the LORD uses lo shama (לֹא שָׁמַע), meaning they did not hear/hearken/obey. The verb shama (שָׁמַע) means both to hear and to obey—heari...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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