Jeremiah 43:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Johanan, the other army officers, and everyone else refused to stay in Judah in spite of the LORD's command.

Cross References

2 Kings 25:26

After that, the army officers and all the people in Mizpah, whether important or not, were afraid of what the Babylonians might do. So they left Judah and went to Egypt.

2 Chronicles 25:16

But before the prophet finished speaking, Amaziah interrupted and said, “You're not one of my advisers! Don't say another word, or I'll have you killed.” The prophet stopped. But then he added, “First you sinned and now you've ignored my warning. It's clear that God has decided to punish you!”

Psalm 37:3

Trust the LORD and live right! The land will be yours, and you will be safe.

Ecclesiastes 9:16

So I decided that wisdom is better than strength. Yet if you are poor, no one pays any attention to you, no matter how clever you are.

Jeremiah 41:16

Johanan and the officers had rescued the women, children, and royal officials whom Ishmael had taken prisoner after killing Gedaliah. Johanan led the people from Gibeon

Jeremiah 42:21

because now that I have given you the LORD's answer, you refuse to obey him.

Jeremiah 42:8

Johanan, the officers, and the other people. So I called them together

Jeremiah 44:5

but they refused to listen and would not stop worshipping other gods.