Jeremiah 42:11-12 ASV

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:11

Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid ,.... Lest he should revenge the death of Gedaliah upon them, which was a groundless fear; see Jeremiah 41:18 ; or that they should be dealt hardly with by him, and be cruelly oppressed, and not able to live in subjection to him; see Jeremiah 40:9 ; be not afraid of him, saith the Lord: who, being omniscient, knew they were ; and, being omnipotent, a greater King than the king of Babylon, the King of king?, they had no... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:12

And I will show mercies unto you ,.... Bestow blessings of goodness upon them, out of pure mercy and compassion to them, and not according to their merits; or I will cause others to show mercy to them, even the king of Babylon, as follows: God shows mercy to men when he stirs up the compassion of others towards them: that he may have mercy upon you ; and not avenge the death of Gedaliah, or any way cruelly oppress them, but show them all the favour they could wish for or expect under... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:11

Verse 11 The Prophet obviates the doubt which might have grieved or agitated the minds of the people. They ought, indeed, to have recumbed on God’s promise alone; but it was difficult to be without doubts in a state of things so uncertain and confused; for the king of Babylon, as it has been stated, was grievously offended when the governor of the land was slain. The king had received wrong from the people, and the heat of war since the late victory had not cooled. They then justly feared,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:12

Verse 12 He confirms the same thing in other words, I will shew mercies to you Some explain this as meaning, that God would be merciful towards them; and I allow that this is the first reason why they ought to have entertained hope; but I doubt not but that the Prophet refers here to Nebuchadnezzar, as though he had said, “I will turn the heart of the king of Babylon to mercy, so that he will deal mercifully with you.” For God is said to shew mercies, when he forgives, and when he reconciles... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-22

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:7-12

Divine comforts for those in doubt and fear. I. THE MEANING OF THE INTERVAL . There are ten days to wait between the prayer of Jeremiah and the answer of Jehovah. Why this waiting? It must have been in some way for the sake of the people. They had said very emphatically they would be obedient; would they be obedient to begin with, to the extent of waiting ten days for God's answer? It had also to be seen whether they would continue in the spirit of obedience at all; and would... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:7-18

Man's utter dependence upon God. These verses plainly show this much forgotten but never failing truth. They tell how the land of Judah, desolate, unprotected, and oppressed, could be and should be made a happy land for them. Whilst Egypt, the land they hoped so much from, should bring on them all the sorrows which they thought by going there to escape. Thus we are taught that it is according to God's favour our lives are blessed or unblessed, bright or dark. Mere circumstances are unable... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:9-12

The blessedness of patient endurance. In answer to the appeal of the people for guidance, Jeremiah has to tell them that good will attend them so long as they stay in their land, but curses if they flee to Egypt. Hardships crowd upon them at present, and dangers threaten for the future. But if they will but endure these patiently, God will save and prosper them. I. WHY THE PEOPLE WERE REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THEIR LAND . 1 . It was the will of God. When we know... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:12

I will show mercies unto you; rather, I will procure you mercy. And cause you to return to. As if the journey to Bethlehem were a virtual Exodus, But it is far more natural to read the consonants of the text in a slightly different manner, rendering, "and cause you to dwell in." So the Syriac, the Vulgate, and Aquila. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 42:7-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 42:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:7-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:7-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:9-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:12

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