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Jeremiah 43:5 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Jeremiah 43:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 43 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 43:5
But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah—The verb took (laqah, לָקַח) can mean to seize, capture, or carry away, often implying force. While some may have willingly fled to Egypt, the language suggests coercion—the leaders compelled the entire community, including those who might have preferred obedience to God's command.The phrase all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all nations, whither they had been driven, to dwell in the land of Judah carries tragic irony. These were refugees who had fled to surrounding nations during Je...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 43:5
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“and among the children of Ammon”
“and went to the children of Ammon.”
“please let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it be Yahweh that has stirred you up against me”