Jeremiah 42:4

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 42:4

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 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

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 42:4-6

Jeremiah 42:4-6. Then Jeremiah said, I have heard you, &c. That is, I will do for you what you desire. I will pray unto the Lord your God They called the Lord Jeremiah’s God: here Jeremiah calls him their God, both to remind them of God’s relation to them, and of their duty toward him. And whatsoever thing the Lord shall answer, I will declare I will be faithful in giving you an account of what God shall reveal to me to be his will concerning you. Then they said, The Lord be a... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 42:1-22

Jeremiah opposes going to Egypt (42:1-22)As Jeremiah had been living at Mizpah, he was probably among the people who had been captured by Ishmael and who were now thinking of fleeing to Egypt. These people therefore asked him to seek God’s guidance for them (42:1-3). Jeremiah agreed to their request, and they promised to do whatever God said, whether it pleased them or not (4-6).After ten days Jeremiah received God’s answer, and quickly passed it on to the people (7-9). God’s directions were... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 42:4

behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 . read more

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