Jeremiah 42:1, Johanan desires Jeremiah to enquire of God, promising obedience to his will; Jeremiah 42:7, Jeremiah assures him of safety in Judea; Jeremiah 42:13, and destruction in Egypt; Jeremiah 42:19, He reproves their hypocrisy, in enquiring of the Lord that which they mean not to follow.
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Jeremiah 42
Jeremiah 42 — Overview
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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…Jeremiah 42:1Jeremiah 42:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryJezaniah the son of Hoshaiah. For "Jezaniah," the Septuagint has "Azariah," the name given in the Hebrew text of Jeremiah 43:2.Jeremiah 42:1Jeremiah 42:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryJeremiah 43:7
Dissembling in prayer.
This section may teach us much on this very serious matter.
I. WHAT IT IS TO DISSEMBLE IN PRAYER. It is:
1. To pray in a deliberately continued unregeneracy of heart. The hearts…Jeremiah 42:1-6Jeremiah 42:1-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryTaking 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…