John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 43:5
But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces ,.... Who were united in their resolution to go into Egypt, contrary to the declared will of God: took all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all nations whither they had been driven, to dwell in the land of Judah ; both such who were left in the land, when the rest were carried captive into Babylon, more particularly mentioned in Jeremiah 43:6 ; and those, who upon the invasion of the land, and siege of... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 43:1-7
What God said to the builders of Babel may be truly said of this people that Jeremiah is now dealing with: Now nothing will be restrained from them which they have imagined to do, Gen. 11:6. They have a fancy for Egypt, and to Egypt they will go, whatever God himself says to the contrary. Jeremiah made them hear all he had to say, though he saw them uneasy at it; it was what the Lord their God had sent him to speak to them, and they shall have it all. And now let us see what they have to say... read more