Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 43:4 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Jeremiah 43:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 43 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
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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...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 43:4
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“Yahweh be a true and faithful witness among us”
“and do good. Dwell in the land”
“as he talked with him”
“nor inclined their ear to turn from their wickedness”
“then will I build you”
“Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised”