But you might keep on saying, “We won't stay here in Judah, and we won't obey the LORD our God.
“Who is this LORD and why should I obey him?” the king replied. “I refuse to let you and your people go!”
I am sorry that I had to punish you, and so I now tell you to stay here in Judah, where I will plant you and build you up, instead of tearing you down and uprooting you.
Jeremiah, what do we care if you speak in the LORD's name? We refuse to listen!