Jeremiah 40:4

New American Bible - revised edition

Now, I release you today from the chains upon your hands; if you want to come with me to Babylon, then come: I will look out for you. But if you do not want to come to Babylon, very well. See, the whole land lies before you; go wherever you think good and proper.

Cross References

Genesis 13:9

Is not the whole land available? Please separate from me. If you prefer the left, I will go to the right; if you prefer the right, I will go to the left.”

Genesis 20:15

Then Abimelech said, “Here, my land is at your disposal; settle wherever you please.”

Genesis 44:21

Then you told your servants, ‘Bring him down to me that I might see him.’

Genesis 47:6

the land of Egypt is at your disposal; settle your father and brothers in the pick of the land. Let them settle in the region of Goshen. And if you know of capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.”

Jeremiah 37:14

“That is a lie!” Jeremiah answered, “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans.” Without listening to him, Irijah kept Jeremiah in custody and brought him to the princes.

Lamentations 3:7

He has hemmed me in with no escape, weighed me down with chains;