Jeremiah 42:19

"For the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘As my anger and my wrath has been poured out on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so my wrath will be poured out on you, when you enter into Egypt; and you will be an object of horror, an astonishment, a curse, and a reproach; and you will see this place no more.’"

Key Reflection

The verse in Jeremiah 42:19 conveys God's dire warning to the remnant of Judah who were considering seeking refuge in Egypt. This passage draws a parallel between their potential relocation and the fate of Jerusalem, emphasizing that if they leave Judah, they will face similar judgments from God. Just as God’s anger had been poured out on Jerusalem for its sins, so too would it be upon these refugees in Egypt, leading to their becoming objects of horror, astonishment, curse, and reproach among the Egyptians. This prophecy underscores the consequences of abandoning one's covenantal responsibilities and highlights the universal nature of divine judgment regardless of geographical location.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The request made inJeremiah 42:3has been fulfilled: Yahweh has spoken. The prophet now adds these four verses as a sort of epilogue, in which he urges upon them the several points of the divine message. In the ten days which had intervened between the request and the answer Jeremiah had become aware that neither princes nor people were prepared to obey unless the answer was in accordance with their own wishes. He does therefore his best to convince them, but as usual it was his lot to speak the truth to willful men, and gain no hearing.

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