Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then all the army officers, including Johanan son of Kareah and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest approached New Living Translation Then all the military leaders, including Johanan son of Kareah and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, approached English Standard Version Then all the commanders of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, came near Berean Standard Bible Then all the commanders of the forces, along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached Berean Literal Bible And they came near—all the captains of the forces, and Johanan son of Kareah, and Jezaniah and son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least even to the greatest, King James Bible Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near, New King James Version Now all the captains of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, came near New American Standard Bible Then all the commanders of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the small to the great approached NASB 1995 Then all the commanders of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people both small and great approached NASB 1977 Then all the commanders of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people both small and great approached Legacy Standard Bible Then all the commanders of the military forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people both small and great approached Amplified Bible Then all the commanders of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah and Jezaniah (Azariah) the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest approached Berean Annotated Bible Then all the commanders of the forces, along with Johanan (YHWH has graced) son of Kareah (bald), Jezaniah [Azariah] son of Hoshaiah (YHWH as saved), and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached Christian Standard Bible Then all the commanders of the armies, along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached Holman Christian Standard Bible Then all the commanders of the armies, along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached American Standard Version Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near, Contemporary English Version Johanan, Jezaniah, the other army officers, and everyone else in the group, came to me English Revised Version Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then all the army commanders along with Kareah's son Johanan and Hoshaiah's son Jezaniah and all the people, from the least important to the most important, came to the prophet Jeremiah. Good News Translation Then all the army leaders, including Johanan son of Kareah and Azariah son of Hoshaiah, came with people of every class International Standard Version Then all the military leaders, Kareah's son Jonathan, Hoshaiah's son Jezaniah, and all the people from the least to the greatest approached Jeremiah. NET Bible Then all the army officers, including Johanan son of Kareah and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah and all the people of every class, went to the prophet Jeremiah. New Heart English Bible Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even to the greatest, came near, Webster's Bible Translation Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even to the greatest, came near. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen all the commanders of the forces, along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached World English Bible Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even to the greatest, came near, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they come near—all the heads of the forces, and Johanan son of Kareah, and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even to the greatest— Berean Literal Bible And they came near—all the captains of the forces, and Johanan son of Kareah, and Jezaniah and son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least even to the greatest, Young's Literal Translation And they come nigh -- all the heads of the forces, and Johanan son of Kareah, and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest -- Smith's Literal Translation And all the chiefs of the armies will draw near, and Johanan son of Kareah, and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the small even to the great. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen all the captains of the warriors, and Johanan the son of Caree, and Jezonias the son of Osaias, and the rest of the people from the least to the greatest came near: Catholic Public Domain Version And all the leaders of the warriors, and Johanan, the son of Kareah, and Azariah, the son of Hoshaiah, and the rest of the common people, from the least even to the greatest, drew near. New American Bible Then all the military leaders, including Johanan, son of Kareah, Azariah, son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, New Revised Standard Version Then all the commanders of the forces, and Johanan son of Kareah and Azariah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHEN all the officers of the forces and Johanan the son of Kareah and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah and all the people from the young to the old came near. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the Generals of the armies and Yokhanan, son of Qorakh, and Yazaniah, son of Hoshiah, and all the people approached, from the little ones and unto the Elders OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near, Brenton Septuagint Translation Then came all the leaders of the host, and Joanan, and Azarias the son of Maasaeas, and all the people great and small, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Warning Against Going to Egypt1Then all the commanders of the forces, along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached 2Jeremiah the prophet and said, “May our petition come before you; pray to the LORD your God on behalf of this entire remnant. For few of us remain of the many, as you can see with your own eyes.… Cross References Then all the commanders of the forces, 2 Kings 25:23 When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men. Jeremiah 40:7 When all the commanders and men of the armies in the field heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam over the land and that he had put him in charge of the men, women, and children who were the poorest of the land and had not been exiled to Babylon, Jeremiah 43:4 So Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces disobeyed the command of the LORD to stay in the land of Judah. along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jeremiah 41:11 When Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him heard of all the crimes that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had committed, Jeremiah 43:1 When Jeremiah had finished telling all the people all the words of the LORD their God—everything that the LORD had sent him to say— Jeremiah 43:5 Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the whole remnant of Judah, those who had returned to the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been scattered, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, Jeremiah 40:8 they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maacathite—they and their men. Jeremiah 43:2 Azariah son of Hoshaiah, Johanan son of Kareah, and all the arrogant men said to Jeremiah, “You are lying! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, ‘You must not go to Egypt to reside there.’ and all the people from the least to the greatest, 2 Kings 23:2 And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. Jeremiah 31:34 No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” Hebrews 8:11 No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest. approached Deuteronomy 1:22 Then all of you approached me and said, “Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land and bring us word of what route to follow and which cities to enter.” Deuteronomy 5:27 Go near and listen to all that the LORD our God says. Then you can tell us everything the LORD our God tells you; we will listen and obey.” Exodus 18:13-16 The next day Moses took his seat to judge the people, and they stood around him from morning until evening. / When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, “What is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone as judge, with all the people standing around you from morning till evening?” / “Because the people come to me to inquire of God,” Moses replied. … Jeremiah 41:16-18 Then Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him took the whole remnant of the people from Mizpah whom he had recovered from Ishmael son of Nethaniah after Ishmael had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam: the soldiers, women, children, and court officials he had brought back from Gibeon. / And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt / to escape the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of the Chaldeans because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. Jeremiah 21:2 “Please inquire of the LORD on our behalf, since Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is waging war against us. Perhaps the LORD will perform for us something like all His past wonders, so that Nebuchadnezzar will withdraw from us.” Treasury of Scripture Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even to the greatest, came near, all the. Jeremiah 42:8 Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest, Jeremiah 40:8,13 Then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men… Jeremiah 41:11,16 But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, … Jezaniah. 2 Kings 25:23 And when all the captains of the armies, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, there came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Careah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men. Ezekiel 8:11 And there stood before them seventy men of the ancients of the house of Israel, and in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah the son of Shaphan, with every man his censer in his hand; and a thick cloud of incense went up. Ezekiel 11:1 Moreover the spirit lifted me up, and brought me unto the east gate of the LORD'S house, which looketh eastward: and behold at the door of the gate five and twenty men; among whom I saw Jaazaniah the son of Azur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, princes of the people. Jaazaniah. Jeremiah 42:8 Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest, Jeremiah 5:4,5 Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the LORD, nor the judgment of their God… Jeremiah 6:13 For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely. came. Jeremiah 42:20 For ye dissembled in your hearts, when ye sent me unto the LORD your God, saying, Pray for us unto the LORD our God; and according unto all that the LORD our God shall say, so declare unto us, and we will do it. Isaiah 29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: Isaiah 48:1 Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness. Jump to Previous Approached Army Azari'ah Captains Commanders Forces Great Greatest Heads Hoshaiah Hoshai'ah Jezaniah Johanan Joha'nan Kareah Kare'ah Least Nigh Officers SmallJump to Next Approached Army Azari'ah Captains Commanders Forces Great Greatest Heads Hoshaiah Hoshai'ah Jezaniah Johanan Joha'nan Kareah Kare'ah Least Nigh Officers SmallJeremiah 42 1. Johanan desires Jeremiah to enquire of God, promising obedience to his will.7. Jeremiah assures him of safety in Judea; 13. and destruction in Egypt. 19. He reproves their hypocrisy. Then all the commanders of the forces This phrase refers to the military leaders who were left in Judah after the Babylonian conquest. These commanders were responsible for the remnants of the Jewish military forces. Historically, after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC, the Babylonians left a small group of people in the land, including some military leaders. This reflects the chaotic and leaderless state of Judah at the time, as the nation had been devastated by war and exile. along with Johanan son of Kareah Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah and all the people from the least to the greatest approached Persons / Places / Events 1. Commanders of the ForcesThese were the military leaders who had survived the Babylonian conquest and were now seeking guidance. 2. Johanan son of Kareah A prominent leader among the remnant of Judah, known for his role in the events following the fall of Jerusalem. 3. Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah Another leader among the remnant, mentioned alongside Johanan, indicating his influence and involvement. 4. All the People from the Least to the Greatest This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity of the group seeking guidance, representing the entire community of Judah left in the land. 5. Approached This action signifies the collective decision to seek divine guidance through the prophet Jeremiah, highlighting their desire for direction in a time of uncertainty. Teaching Points Seeking Divine GuidanceThe remnant's approach to Jeremiah underscores the importance of seeking God's will in times of uncertainty. As believers, we should prioritize prayer and scripture when making decisions. Unity in Seeking God The collective action of the people, from the least to the greatest, highlights the power of communal prayer and unity in seeking God's direction. Leadership and Responsibility Johanan and Jezaniah's roles remind us of the responsibility leaders have to guide their people towards God, especially in challenging times. Trust in God's Plan Despite the chaos surrounding them, the remnant's decision to seek God's guidance through Jeremiah reflects a trust in His sovereignty and plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 42:1?2. How does Jeremiah 42:1 demonstrate the importance of seeking God's guidance in decisions? 3. What can we learn from the people's request to Jeremiah about prayer's role? 4. How does Jeremiah 42:1 connect to Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God? 5. In what ways can we apply the people's approach to seeking God's will today? 6. Why is it crucial to approach God with sincerity, as seen in Jeremiah 42:1? 7. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 42:1 and its significance for the Israelites? 8. How does Jeremiah 42:1 reflect the Israelites' relationship with God? 9. What theological themes are present in Jeremiah 42:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 42? 11. Jeremiah 42:1–6: If the people truly sought God’s guidance, why did they ignore it immediately after receiving Jeremiah’s answer? 12. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43? 13. Jeremiah 42:11-12: The text promises divine protection from Babylon; do non-biblical historical records confirm or contradict this claim? 14. Is there any credible record of Johanan and others forcing Jeremiah and Baruch into Egypt (Jer 43:1-7)? What Does Jeremiah 42:1 Mean Then all the commanders of the forces“Then all the commanders of the forces…” (Jeremiah 42:1) signals a moment right after the bloody upheaval of chapter 41. • The surviving military leaders—men like Johanan, who had just rescued captives from Ishmael (Jeremiah 41:11-18; 2 Kings 25:23-24)—take center stage. • Their gathering demonstrates a desire for unified action. Instead of splintering, they come together, fulfilling Proverbs 11:14: “With many counselors there is deliverance.” • The text underscores that God still cares for the remnant, even its bruised military arm (Jeremiah 29:11-14). along with Johanan son of Kareah Johanan’s name is singled out because he stands out as the de-facto leader. • He had warned Gedaliah about Ishmael’s plot (Jeremiah 40:13-16) and later overcame Ishmael’s guerrilla band (Jeremiah 41:11-15). • By approaching Jeremiah, Johanan moves from taking matters into his own hands to seeking divine guidance—echoing David’s example in 1 Samuel 30:7-8. • His inclusion proves personal leadership matters; God holds leaders accountable (Luke 12:48). Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah Jezaniah—also called Azariah in Jeremiah 43:2—represents a second voice among commanders. • Multiple leaders approaching together hints at unanimity (Philippians 2:2). • Yet Jezaniah will later resist Jeremiah’s counsel (Jeremiah 43:2-3). This foreshadows that outward unity can mask inward doubt, reminding us of Mark 14:31 where Peter vowed loyalty yet faltered. • His presence warns that hearing God’s word is not the same as obeying it (James 1:22). and all the people from the least to the greatest The whole community joins the leaders. • This phrase frames an egalitarian scene—everyone seeks guidance, much like at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:17) and in Josiah’s day (2 Kings 23:1-2). • It emphasizes corporate responsibility; no one can claim ignorance (Jeremiah 6:13). • Their inclusion fulfills Jeremiah 24:6-7: a heart to return to God is stirring in the remnant. approached The verb points to a deliberate step toward God’s prophet. • “Approached” mirrors Israel’s drawing near in times of crisis (Ezra 8:21-23; Psalm 34:18). • It highlights that true security lies not in Egypt’s armies—which they are considering—but in God’s word (Psalm 33:16-22). • The act anticipates Christ’s invitation: “Come to Me, all you who are weary…” (Matthew 11:28). summary Jeremiah 42:1 pictures battle-scarred leaders and an anxious people uniting to seek God through His prophet. Military strength, community breadth, and earnest movement converge in a hopeful moment of submission. The verse underscores that when every rank—commander and commoner alike—draws near to God’s revealed word, the path to protection and blessing opens, though later chapters will show the tragic cost of ignoring that guidance. XLII.(1) Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah.--Possibly identical with "Jezaniah the son of a Maachathite" (Jeremiah 40:8). In Azariah the son of Hoshaiah (Jeremiah 43:2) we may recognise his brother. The LXX., indeed, reads Azariah here, and it is possibly the true reading. Verse 1. - Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah. For "Jezaniah," the Septuagint has "Azariah," the name given in the Hebrew text of Jeremiah 43:2.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the commanders שָׂרֵ֣י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the forces, הַחֲיָלִ֔ים (ha·ḥă·yā·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength along with Johanan וְיֽוֹחָנָן֙ (wə·yō·w·ḥā·nān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3110: Jochanan son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Kareah, קָרֵ֔חַ (qā·rê·aḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7143: Kareah -- 'bald one', a man of Judah Jezaniah וִֽיזַנְיָ֖ה (wî·zan·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3153: Jezanjah son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Hoshaiah, הוֹשַֽׁעְיָ֑ה (hō·wō·ša‘·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1955: Hoshaiah -- 'Yah has saved', two Israelites and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock from the least מִקָּטֹ֥ן (miq·qā·ṭōn) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant to וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the greatest, גָּדֽוֹל׃ (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent approached וַֽיִּגְּשׁוּ֙ (way·yig·gə·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach Links Jeremiah 42:1 NIVJeremiah 42:1 NLT Jeremiah 42:1 ESV Jeremiah 42:1 NASB Jeremiah 42:1 KJV Jeremiah 42:1 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 42:1 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 42:1 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 42:1 French Bible Jeremiah 42:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 42:1 Then all the captains of the forces (Jer.) |
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