Jeremiah 42:3 NLT,NIV,ESV

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

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

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-6

Taking counsel with God. I. TROUBLE DRIVES MEN TO PRAYER . In their trouble "all the people, from the least even unto the greatest," sought help from God through the prayers of Jeremiah. In deep distress there are common wants of humanity, which touch alike the prince and the peasant. Then one common cry will burst from all lips to the God of all flesh. The beggar and the king in their agony utter the same moan, "My God!" There was but "a remnant" of the Jews left in the land.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-6

Inquiring of God is great crises. I. THE RIGHT AND DUTY OF IT . 1 . Because of his claim to respect and obedience. It was a traditional custom in Israel. Jehovah was their national God. He had delivered them, created them into a nation, and laid them under eternal obligations. 2 . Because of helplessness and danger. The petitioners were "left but a few of many." They knew that it was through their own folly for the most part that they had been brought to such a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-6

Waiting on the Divine ordinance I. THE REQUEST OF THE PEOPLE 1 . The apparent unanimity of it. All the people come, from the least to the greatest. Certainly there were not very many of them. They were but a remnant to begin with, and now still further reduced. But such as they were, an outward unity obtained among them. Outward unity is often obtained with comparative ease, but it must not be forgotten that it may cloak indifference, discord, opposition, and may be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-22

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:3

Divine guidance. I. THE NEED OF DIVINE GUIDANCE . 1 . It arises out of our obligation to do the will of God. We are not left to carve out a career for ourselves, but to fulfil a Divine vocation. With this definite end before us, our life must fail unless we are directly making for it. A harmless life, following its own whims and fancies, is a wasted life. But only God knows his own will. Therefore we need that he shall reveal this to us, to show us, not only the path of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 42:1-3

Jeremiah 42:1-3. Then all the captains, and all the people That is, both those captains, and many of the people; came near and said unto Jeremiah Who was probably carried away with the other captives by Ishmael, and rescued by Johanan; Let, we beseech thee, our supplications be accepted before thee Thus these men, though wretched hypocrites, yet address the prophet with great respect and reverence, and in words which implied that they thought themselves unworthy to be permitted to ask... read more

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

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 42:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 42:1-3

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