John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:22
Now therefore know certainly ,.... Or, "in knowing know" F4 ידע תדעו "sciendo scietis", Schmidt; "sciendo sciatis", Pagninus, Montanus. ; they might assure themselves of this, that it would certainly come to pass, and most justly and deservedly; since it was at their own request the prophet sought the mind of the Lord for them, and had faithfully related it to them, and they had promised to observe it; wherefore, should they go into Egypt, as their inclination scented to be... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 42:7-22
We have here the answer which Jeremiah was sent to deliver to those who employed him to ask counsel of God. I. It did not come immediately, not till ten days after, Jer. 42:7. They were thus long held in suspense, perhaps, to punish them for their hypocrisy or to show that Jeremiah did not speak of himself, nor what he would, for he could not speak when he would, but must wait for instructions. However, it teaches us to continue waiting upon God for direction in our way. The vision is for an... read more