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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-6

We have reason to wonder how Jeremiah the prophet escaped the sword of Ishmael; it seems he did escape, and it was not the first time that the Lord hid him. It is strange also that in these violent turns he was not consulted before now, and his advice asked and taken. But it should seem as if they knew not that a prophet was among them. Though this people were as brands plucked out of the fire, yet have they not returned to the Lord. This people has a revolting and a rebellious heart; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:3

That the Lord thy God may show us the way wherein we may walk ,.... Not the way of their duty as to religious worship, or their moral conversation, which was the way of God's commandments, and had been shown them, and they knew it; but which way they should steer their course for their safety; they had departed from Mizpah of themselves, and had taken up their dwelling at Geruthchimham, in the way to Egypt; whither they had set their faces, and where their hearts were, only they wanted the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:4

Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you ,.... He took notice of what they said to him, and found himself disposed to comply with their request, and readily granted it: behold, I will pray unto the Lord your God, according to your words ; be an intercessor for them; use his interest with his God, and their God; and, on account of relation, might expect to be heard; whom he would humbly entreat to direct what they should do, as they desired: and it shall come to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:5

Then they said to Jeremiah, the Lord be a true and faithful witness between us ,.... Which is the form of an oath; a solemn appeal to God, as a witness to what they were about to say, and to the sincerity of their hearts in it; who is true to his word, and faithful to his promises and threatenings; and who bears a true and faithful testimony, and will do what is just and right; and yet these people never intended to perform what they promised; which is a most shocking piece of atheism in a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:6

Whether it be good, or whether it be evil ,.... Not morally good, or evil; for nothing but what is good, and not evil, in this sense, can come from God; but whether pleasantly or profitably good or evil; whether agreeable or disagreeable, pleasing or displeasing, advantageous or not; whether it seemed to them good or evil, be it what it would in their opinion and esteem: we will obey the voice of the Lord our God, to whom we send thee ; this was well spoken, had they been sincere in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:3

That the Lord thy God may show us - They all thought there was no safety in Jerusalem or in Judea, and therefore determined to leave the land: but they did not know which might be the safest direction to take; for though they inclined to Egypt, yet they wished to know the mind of God on that point. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:5

The Lord be a true and faithful Witness - The Lord is such; and as ye have bound yourselves to obey his voice, he will register the covenant, and bless or curse according as ye shall conduct yourselves in this matter. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:3

Verse 3 They came then, as it has been stated, as though they were ready to obey; and then they professed humility, because they did not wish to do anything rashly, but only to follow where God called them. Had they spoken from the heart, it would have been a rare virtue thus to-have fled in perplexities to God, and to have allowed themselves to be ruled by his word; but we shall see that it was all a pre-tence. We have then here set before us the hypocrisy of that people, so that we may learn... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:4

Verse 4 In order to prepare them to obey, he testified that he would be a faithful messenger of God; for there is no doubt but that the Prophet, as we shall see, regarded them with suspicion. That he might therefore have them teachable and obedient to the answer expected from God, he said beforehand, that he would honestly and faithfully perform his office as a Prophet. I have heard, he says; here he shews how ready he was to attend, and how he neglected nothing conducive to their well being.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:5

Verse 5 It hence appears that the people understood for what purpose Jeremiah, before he consulted God, assured them of his faithfulness and sincerity; for it was not without reason that they promised to be obedient to God; but as they saw that they were suspected as being not sincere by Jeremiah, and as he had promised to be a true and faithful teacher, they on the other hand declared that they would be sincere disciples, and would receive whatever God might command them. But they soon... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:5

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