Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers led away all the remnant of Judah who had come back to live in the land of Judah from all the nations where they had been scattered. New Living Translation Johanan and the other leaders took with them all the people who had returned from the nearby countries to which they had fled. English Standard Version But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took all the remnant of Judah who had returned to live in the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been driven— Berean Standard Bible 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, Berean Literal Bible And Johanan son of Kareah and all the captains of the forces took all the remnant of Judah, those who had returned from all the nations to which they had been driven there, to dwell in the land of Judah— King James Bible But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all nations, whither they had been driven, to dwell in the land of Judah; New King James Version But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains of the forces took all the remnant of Judah who had returned to dwell in the land of Judah, from all nations where they had been driven— New American Standard Bible Instead, Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the entire remnant of Judah who had returned from all the nations to which they had been scattered, in order to reside in the land of Judah— NASB 1995 But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the entire remnant of Judah who had returned from all the nations to which they had been driven away, in order to reside in the land of Judah— NASB 1977 But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the entire remnant of Judah who had returned from all the nations to which they had been driven away, in order to reside in the land of Judah— Legacy Standard Bible But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the military forces took the entire remnant of Judah, who had returned from all the nations to which they had been banished, in order to sojourn in the land of Judah— Amplified Bible But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took all the remnant of Judah who had returned to live in the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been driven— Berean Annotated Bible Instead, Johanan (YHWH has graced) son of Kareah (bald) and all the commanders of the forces took the whole remnant of Judah (praised), those who had returned to the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been scattered, Christian Standard Bible Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies led away the whole remnant of Judah, those who had returned to stay in the land of Judah from all the nations where they had been banished. Holman Christian Standard Bible Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies took the whole remnant of Judah, those who had returned from all the nations where they had been banished to live in the land of Judah for a while— American Standard Version But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all the nations whither they had been driven, to sojourn in the land of Judah; Contemporary English Version So Johanan and the officers led us away toward Egypt. The group that left Judah included those who had been scattered in other countries and who had then come back to live in Judah. English Revised Version But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all the nations whither they had been driven to sojourn in the land of Judah; GOD'S WORD® Translation Johanan (son of Kareah) and all the army commanders took all the people who were left in Judah to Egypt. These were all the people who had come back to Judah from the places where they had been scattered. Good News Translation Then Johanan and all the army officers took everybody left in Judah away to Egypt, together with all the people who had returned from the nations where they had been scattered: International Standard Version Kareah's son Johanan and all the military leaders took the entire remnant of Judah that had returned from all the nations where they had been scattered to settle in the land of Judah— NET Bible Instead Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers led off all the Judean remnant who had come back to live in the land of Judah from all the nations where they had been scattered. New Heart English Bible But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah, who were returned from all the nations where they had been driven, to live in the land of Judah; Webster's Bible Translation But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah, that had returned from all nations, whither they had been driven, to dwell in the land of Judah; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleInstead, 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, World English Bible But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains of the forces took all the remnant of Judah, who had returned from all the nations where they had been driven, to live in the land of Judah— Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces, take all the remnant of Judah who have turned from all the nations to where they were driven to sojourn in the land of Judah, Berean Literal Bible And Johanan son of Kareah and all the captains of the forces took all the remnant of Judah, those who had returned from all the nations to which they had been driven there, to dwell in the land of Judah— Young's Literal Translation and Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces, take all the remnant of Judah who have turned from all the nations whither they were driven to sojourn in the land of Judah, Smith's Literal Translation And Johanan son of Kareah will take, and all the chiefs of the armies, all the remnant of Judah who turned back from all the nations, where they were thrust away there to sojourn in the land of Judah; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the soldiers took all the remnant of Juda, that were returned out of all nations, to which they had before been scattered, to dwell in the land of Juda: Catholic Public Domain Version But Johanan, the son of Kareah, and all the leaders of the warriors, took away all the remnant of Judah, who had returned from all the nations (to which they had been scattered before) to live in the land of Judah: New American Bible Instead, Johanan, son of Kareah, and the military leaders took along all the remnant of Judah who had been dispersed among the nations and then had returned to dwell in the land of Judah: New Revised Standard Version But Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took all the remnant of Judah who had returned to settle in the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been driven— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Johanan the son of Kareah took all the officers of the forces and all the remnant of the people who were left from the house of Judah, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yokhanan, son of Qorakh, took all the Leaders of armies and all the remnant who were left of the house of Yehuda OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all the nations whither they had been driven to sojourn in the land of Judah: Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joanan, and all the leaders of the host, took all the remnant of Juda, who had returned to dwell in the land; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah Taken to Egypt…4So Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces disobeyed the command of the LORD to stay in the land of Judah. 5Instead, 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, 6the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as well as Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah.… Cross References Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces Jeremiah 40:13-16 Meanwhile, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies in the field came to Gedaliah at Mizpah / and said to him, “Are you aware that Baalis king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them. / Then Johanan son of Kareah spoke privately to Gedaliah at Mizpah. “Let me go and kill Ishmael son of Nethaniah,” he said. “No one will know it. Why should he take your life and scatter all the people of Judah who have gathered to you, so that the remnant of Judah would perish?” … Jeremiah 42:1-6 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 / Jeremiah 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. / Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.” … Jeremiah 41:11-16 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, / they took all their men and went to fight Ishmael son of Nethaniah. And they found him near the great pool in Gibeon. / When all the people with Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the army with him, they rejoiced, … took the whole remnant of Judah, Jeremiah 39:10 But Nebuzaradan left behind in the land of Judah some of the poor people who had no property, and at that time he gave them vineyards and fields. 2 Kings 25:12 But the captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields. 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. those who had returned to the land of Judah Jeremiah 40:11-12 When all the Jews in Moab, Ammon, Edom, and all the other lands heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant in Judah and had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, over them, / they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit. Jeremiah 32:37 I will surely gather My people from all the lands to which I have banished them in My furious anger and great wrath, and I will return them to this place and make them dwell in safety. Jeremiah 29:14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” from all the nations to which they had been scattered, Deuteronomy 30:3-4 then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. / Even if you have been banished to the farthest horizon, He will gather you and return you from there. Ezekiel 34:12-13 As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. Isaiah 11:11-12 On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. Jeremiah 42:19-22 The LORD has told you, O remnant of Judah, ‘Do not go to Egypt.’ Know for sure that I have warned you today! / For you have deceived yourselves by sending me to the LORD your God, saying, ‘Pray to the LORD our God on our behalf, and as for all that the LORD our God says, tell it to us and we will do it.’ / For I have told you today, but you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God in all He has sent me to tell you. … Jeremiah 44:1-14 This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews living in the land of Egypt—in Migdol, Tahpanhes, and Memphis—and in the land of Pathros: / “This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: You have seen all the disaster that I brought against Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah; and behold, they lie today in ruins and desolation / because of the evil they have done. They provoked Me to anger by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods that neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew. … 2 Kings 25:26 Then all the people small and great, together with the commanders of the army, arose and fled to Egypt for fear of the Chaldeans. Isaiah 30:1-3 “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. Treasury of Scripture But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all nations, where they had been driven, to dwell in the land of Judah; took Jeremiah 40:11,12 Likewise when all the Jews that were in Moab, and among the Ammonites, and in Edom, and that were in all the countries, heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant of Judah, and that he had set over them Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan; … Jeremiah 41:15,16 But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men, and went to the Ammonites… 1 Samuel 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. Jump to Previous Army Captains Commanders Driven Dwell Entire Forced Forces Heads Johanan Joha'nan Judah Kareah Kare'ah Live Nations Officers Order Remnant Reside Rest Sojourn Turned WhitherJump to Next Army Captains Commanders Driven Dwell Entire Forced Forces Heads Johanan Joha'nan Judah Kareah Kare'ah Live Nations Officers Order Remnant Reside Rest Sojourn Turned WhitherJeremiah 43 1. Johanan, discrediting Jeremiah's prophecy, carries him and the rest in Egypt.8. Jeremiah prophesies by a type the conquest of Egypt by the Babylonians. Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces Johanan son of Kareah was a military leader during the time of the Babylonian exile. After the assassination of Gedaliah, the Babylonian-appointed governor, Johanan emerged as a leader among the remaining Judeans. The "commanders of the forces" refers to the military leaders who were with Johanan. This group was responsible for the safety and decisions regarding the remnant of Judah. Their actions were often driven by fear and a lack of faith in God's promises, reflecting a broader theme of disobedience and mistrust in divine guidance. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. Johanan son of KareahA military leader who played a significant role in the events following the fall of Jerusalem. He is depicted as a leader of the remnant of Judah. 2. Commanders of the forces These were military leaders who, along with Johanan, made decisions for the remnant of Judah. They were responsible for the group's movements and actions. 3. Remnant of Judah The group of Jewish people who survived the Babylonian conquest and returned to Judah from various nations where they had been scattered. 4. Nations Refers to the foreign lands where the people of Judah had been exiled or fled during the Babylonian conquest. 5. Land of Judah The homeland of the Jewish people, which they returned to after being scattered. It holds significant historical and spiritual importance. Teaching Points Obedience to God’s WordThe importance of seeking and following God's guidance, as opposed to relying solely on human wisdom and leadership. Consequences of Disobedience Understanding that ignoring God's instructions can lead to further hardship and challenges. Faithfulness of God Despite human disobedience, God remains faithful to His promises and preserves a remnant. Community Leadership The role of leaders in guiding their communities according to God's will and the impact of their decisions. Trust in Divine Providence Encouragement to trust in God's plan, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 43:5?2. How does Jeremiah 43:5 illustrate disobedience to God's guidance and its consequences? 3. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' decision in Jeremiah 43:5? 4. How does Jeremiah 43:5 connect with other instances of Israel's rebellion in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we ensure we follow God's will, unlike in Jeremiah 43:5? 6. How can Jeremiah 43:5 inspire us to trust God's plan over our fears? 7. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 43:5 and its significance in biblical history? 8. How does Jeremiah 43:5 reflect God's sovereignty over nations and peoples? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 43:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 43? 11. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43? 12. Jeremiah 40 (especially verses 13-16) - Are there any external accounts to corroborate or challenge the internal conflicts hinted at, particularly with Ishmael's faction? 13. Was Jesus ever considered a refugee? 14. How can we reconcile Jeremiah’s presence in Egypt with traditions that he remained in Judah (Jer 43:6–7)? What Does Jeremiah 43:5 Mean InsteadWhen God plainly told the remnant to stay in the land and trust Him (Jeremiah 42:10–12), they pivoted the other way. “Instead” signals deliberate rejection of the Lord’s word, much like Israel’s earlier refusal at Kadesh-barnea (Numbers 14:40-43). The verse opens with a hinge: will they walk by faith or by fear? They choose fear. Johanan son of Kareah Johanan had earlier acted heroically, rescuing captives from Ishmael (Jeremiah 41:13-16). Yet courage without submission soon turns to presumption. By stepping forward as the decision-maker, Johanan models how a strong personality can sway an entire community when God’s word is sidelined (compare Saul in 1 Samuel 13:8-14). and all the commanders of the forces Military leaders, the very ones who might have provided stability, unite in disobedience. Their solidarity magnifies the sin (Psalm 2:2). Authority structures meant for protection become instruments of rebellion, replaying the pattern seen just before Jerusalem fell (Jeremiah 38:4-6). took the whole remnant of Judah “Whole” stresses that no dissenting voices prevail. The remnant—already pruned by judgment—now faces a self-inflicted exile. Similar sweeping language describes the deportations under Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:14). God had graciously left “a few vine shoots” in the land (Jeremiah 40:11); those shoots are now uprooted. those who had returned to the land of Judah These people had recently experienced God’s mercy: • They gathered summer fruit and wine (Jeremiah 40:12). • They lived under Babylon’s lenient governor, Gedaliah (Jeremiah 40:7-10). Their return should have birthed gratitude; instead it ends in second-guessing the Lord, echoing the post-exodus grumbling that longed for Egypt’s “leeks and onions” (Numbers 11:5). from all the nations to which they had been scattered God had begun fulfilling promises to regather His people (Deuteronomy 30:3-4; Jeremiah 29:14). By choosing Egypt, they reverse that blessing and walk straight into the judgment Jeremiah warned about (Jeremiah 42:16-18). The irony is stark: they flee the Babylonian sword only to meet it in Egypt (Jeremiah 43:10-11). summary Jeremiah 43:5 records a tragic crossroads. In flat defiance of a clear divine command, Johanan and the military leadership seize every survivor and march to Egypt. The verse shows that: • Rejecting God’s word, even after experiencing His mercy, leads to deeper exile. • Charismatic leadership is no safeguard if it discounts Scripture. • Fear-driven choices can undo the beginnings of restoration. The remnant’s flight becomes a living warning that safety lies not in geography but in obedience to the Lord who speaks. Verse 5. - All the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all nations. The specification is peculiar, as it seems to leave out of sight the most important part of the gathering at Mizpah, via. the "men, and women, and children, and those of the poor of the land" (Jeremiah 40:7) - the very persons who are mentioned just afterwards. Possibly there is some confusion in the text. "All nations" doubtless means especially Moab, Ammon, and Edom.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Instead, Johananיוֹחָנָ֤ן (yō·w·ḥā·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3110: Jochanan son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Kareah קָרֵ֙חַ֙ (qā·rê·aḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7143: Kareah -- 'bald one', a man of Judah and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | 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 armies הַחֲיָלִ֔ים (ha·ḥă·yā·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength took וַיִּקַּ֞ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every remnant שְׁאֵרִ֣ית (šə·’ê·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7611: Rest, residue, remnant, remainder of Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites those who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had returned שָׁ֗בוּ (šā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to the land בְּאֶ֥רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Judah יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites from all מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the nations הַגּוֹיִם֙ (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts to which אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they had been scattered, נִדְּחוּ־ (nid·də·ḥū-) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5080: To impel, thrust, banish Links Jeremiah 43:5 NIVJeremiah 43:5 NLT Jeremiah 43:5 ESV Jeremiah 43:5 NASB Jeremiah 43:5 KJV Jeremiah 43:5 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 43:5 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 43:5 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 43:5 French Bible Jeremiah 43:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 43:5 But Johanan the son of Kareah (Jer.) |
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