Jeremiah 42:8

Verse

and he summoned Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

Bible in Basic English

And he sent for Johanan, the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were still with him, and all the people, from the least to the greatest,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he called Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the fighting men that were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.

Free Bible Version

He summoned Johanan, all the army commanders, and everyone from the least to the most important.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then called he Iohanan the sonne of Kareah, and all the captaines of the hoste, which were with him, and all ye people from ye least to the most,

King James (Authorized) Version

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,

Translation for Translators

So I summoned Johanan and all his other soldiers and all the other people, including those who were important and those who were not important.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Jeremiah called to Johanan son of Kareah and all the army commanders with him, and to all the people from the least to the greatest.

Noah Webster Bible

Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

World English Bible

Then he called Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

Young's Literal Translation

and he calleth unto Johanan son of Kareah, and unto all the heads of the forces that [are] with him, and to all the people, from the least even unto the greatest,

Context

A Warning against Going to Egypt

⁷After ten days the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah,⁸and he summoned Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.

Summary

In this verse, the prophet Jeremiah conveys the message from the Lord to the remnant of Judah who sought guidance after the destruction of Jerusalem. God instructs them not to be afraid of the king of Babylon, assuring them of His protection if they choose to stay in the land of Judah. However, if they disobey and go to Egypt seeking security, they will face the consequences of their actions. This verse highlights the importance of seeking and obeying God's will, trusting in His guidance even in times of uncertainty and fear.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And said unto them, thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel,.... That had chosen Israel; had a favour for that people, and bestowed many blessings on them, and continued in a covenant relation to them; and therefore what he said should be regarded by them. This preface is made by the prophet, to show that what he was about to say was not of himself, and in his own name; but was from the Lord, and who bore a good will to them; and therefore whatever he said should be taken in good part, and as what was best for them: unto whom ye sent me, to present your supplication before him; or, "to cause your supplication to fall before him" (t); to make it in the most humble and submissive manner; and which carries in it other arguments to engage them to obey the word of the Lord he brought to them; both because they had sent him to the Lord on this errand, to get a word from him; and by him had entreated him for it, in the most suppliant manner. The word from the Lord follows: (t) "ut cadere facerem preces vestras coram ipso", Schmidt.