Jeremiah 43:2 NIV

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 43:2

Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah ,.... Perhaps the same with Jezaniah, or a brother of his, Jeremiah 42:1 ; he is mentioned first, it may be, because he was the contriver of this scheme to go into Egypt, advised unto it, and was most for it it. The Septuagint and Arabic versions call him the son of Maaseiah; and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men ; the great men among them, who are commonly proud of their greatness; of their descent, family and blood; of their... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 43:2

Thou speakest falsely - They had no other color for their rebellion than flatly to deny that God had spoken what the prophet related. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 43:2

Verse 2 Now he says, that when he had finished speaking to the whole people, as God had commanded, then John the son of Kareah, and Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, being the first among them, spoke against him. As to Azariah, we cannot know with any certainty what he was. But we have here in John the son of Kareah an example deserving of notice. We have seen that he was a bold, wise, and prudent man, and also of an upright mind. In short, when we consider what the Prophet has before said of him,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 43:1-13

Hearts set to do evil. Such were the hearts of these Jews. They show concerning such— I. THAT AFFLICTION WALL NOT ALTER THEM . It is not always true that affliction will make the heart better. It serves this blessed end with some—cf. "Before I was afflicted I went," etc.—but not with all. Did not in this case, but though "often reproved," they only "hardened their neck." II. PRAYERS AND PROFESSION OF RELIGION DO NOT CONTROL THEM . They can go together.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 43:2

All the proud men. It would seem as if the "proud men" were distinguished from others. Jeremiah had called the whole people together ( Jeremiah 42:8 ); but a few domineering men assumed to represent the rest. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 43:2

Moral causes of unbelief. The causes of unbelief may be either intellectual or moral. It is not just to assume that they are of the latter character. There is an honest doubt, and many a brave soul has been forced to fight its way over a wild desert of difficulties before seeing the light of Divine revelation. Nevertheless, it is necessary for our own warning and in controversy with others to remember that there are moral causes for unbelief, and that in some cases these may be much more... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 43:1-3

These captains belonged to the party who had all along resisted Jeremiah’s counsels, and had led Zedekiah astray. Now however that events had proved that the prophet’s counsels had been wise and true, they cannot for shame find fault with him, but they affirm that he is under the influence of Baruch, a traitor who has sold himself to the Chaldaeans, and seeks only the hurt of the people.These captains belonged to the party who had all along resisted Jeremiah’s counsels, and had led Zedekiah... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 43:2-3

Jeremiah 43:2-3. Then spake Azariah, the son of Hoshaiah Called Jazaniah, Jeremiah 42:1. We may observe many like instances in the books of Kings and Chronicles, of the same persons being called by two different names. And all the proud men They who refused to obey Almighty God when his commands crossed their own inclinations. Saying unto Jeremiah, The Lord hath not spoken by thee The constant method of hypocrites and infidels, who pretend they are not satisfied of the truth of divine... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 43:1-13

The move to Egypt (43:1-13)In flatly rejecting Jeremiah’s advice, the people gave proof that they had already made up their minds to go to Egypt. In spite of all his previous prophecies’ being proved true, they accused him of being a liar (43:1-2). They also turned against Baruch, who had apparently given similar advice against going to Egypt. They accused him of being a Babylonian agent and of influencing Jeremiah against them (3). They then left for Egypt, forcibly taking Jeremiah and Baruch... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 43:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 43:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 43:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 43:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 43:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 43:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 43:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 43:1-3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 43:2-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 43:1-13

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