Jeremiah 43:4

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

So Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces and all the people did not obey the voice of the Lord to stay in the land of Judah.

Cross References

2 Kings 25:26

Then all the people, high and low, and the captains of the forces set out and went to Egypt, for they were afraid of the Chaldeans.

2 Chronicles 25:16

But as he was speaking, the king said to him, “Have we made you a royal counselor? Stop! Why should you be put to death?” So the prophet stopped but said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have not listened to my advice.”

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the Lord and do good; live in the land and enjoy security.

Ecclesiastes 9:16

So I said, “Wisdom is better than might; yet the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heeded.”

Jeremiah 41:16

Then Johanan son of Kareah and all the leaders of the forces with him took all the rest of the people whom he had recovered from Ishmael son of Nethaniah from Mizpah after he had slain Gedaliah son of Ahikam—soldiers, women, children, and eunuchs, whom Johanan brought back from Gibeon.

Jeremiah 42:21

So I have told you today, but you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God in anything that he sent me to tell you.

Jeremiah 42:8

Then he summoned Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces who were with him and all the people from the least to the greatest

Jeremiah 44:5

But they did not listen or incline their ear, to turn from their wickedness and make no offerings to other gods.