Jeremiah 43:2. Azariah—and all the proud men— That is, all those who refused to obey the commands of the Almighty. The Hebrew word זדים zeidiim, signifies pride, insolence, temerity, self-conceit. The greater part of those who composed the company led on by Johanan, answered this character. read more
2. Azariah—the author of the project of going into Egypt; a very different man from the Azariah in Babylon (Daniel 1:7; Daniel 3:12-18). proud—Pride is the parent of disobedience and contempt of God. read more
As soon as Jeremiah had finished telling the remnant what God’s will was, Azariah, Johanan, and other arrogant men among them accused Jeremiah of lying to them. They claimed that Baruch was the source of the advice Jeremiah had given them, rather than Yahweh. They believed that Baruch wanted the Chaldeans to slay or exile them. Baruch was Jeremiah’s scribe, and both men were loyal to Yahweh (cf. ch. 45). Perhaps these opponents felt that Baruch was unduly influencing the prophet."Here is a good... read more
The remnant’s flight to Egypt 42:1-43:7This chapter continues the narrative begun at Jeremiah 41:4. The remnant leaders asked Jeremiah to obtain the Lord’s instructions concerning their proposed flight to Egypt (Jeremiah 42:1-6). read more
Jeremiah's History from the Fall of Jerusalem till he goes down to Egypt. See Introduction read more
The Fate of Egypt1-7. They disobey and go to Egypt.7. Tahpanhes] see on Jeremiah 2:16.Here ends the historical portion of the book, the remainder consisting of prophecies directed mainly against foreign nations.8-13. Prophecy of the overthrow of Egypt.9. In the clay in the brick-kiln] RV ’in mortar in the brickwork.’11. Death] by famine or pestilence. 12. Nebuchadnezzar shall have no more difficulty in spoiling Egypt than has the shepherd in wrapping his outer garment about him after his... read more
XLIII.(2) Azariah the son of Hoshaiah.—The LXX., it will be remembered, gives this name in Jeremiah 42:1, where the Hebrew has Jezaniah. Possibly, however, as suggested above, the two names represent brothers who were both prominent as leaders of the people. Here, we may note, he takes precedence of Johanan, probably as the chief spokesman of the prevailing discontent. The special mention of “all the proud men” suggests the thought that there were some who, left to themselves, would have been... read more
CHAPTER XIVTHE DESCENT INTO EGYPTJeremiah 42:1-22 Jeremiah 43:1-13"They came into the land of Egypt, for they obeyed not the voice of Jehovah."- Jeremiah 43:7THUS within a few days Jeremiah had experienced one of those sudden and extreme changes of fortune which are as common in his career as in a sensational novel. Yesterday the guide, philosopher, and friend of the governor of Judah, today sees him once more a helpless prisoner in the hands of his old enemies. Tomorrow he is restored to... read more
CHAPTER 43 1. The rebellion against Jeremiah (Jeremiah 43:1-7 ) 2. Jeremiah’s prediction about the conquest of Egypt (Jeremiah 43:8-13 ) Jeremiah 43:1-7 . No sooner had Jeremiah finished communicating the divine answer, but the captains and the proud men denounced him. They charged him that he spoke falsely, that all he had said was at the instigation of Baruch, that both were traitors. Then the leaders did not obey the voice of the Lord to dwell in the land; they took the remnant of Judah... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 43:2
men. Plural of 'enosh. App-14 . read more