📖 Jeremiah — Chapter 43 (KJV)
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Jeremiah 43:1 And it came to pass, that when Jeremiah Rhad made an end of speaking unto all the people all the words of the LORD their God, for which the LORD their God had sent him to them, even all these words,
Jeremiah 43:2 Then spake RAzariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there:
Jeremiah 43:3 But RBaruch the son of Neriah setteth thee on against us, for to deliver us into the hand of the Chaldeans, that they might put us to death, and carry us away captives into Babylon.
Jeremiah 43:4 So Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, and all the people, Robeyed not the voice of the LORD, to dwell in the land of Judah.
Jeremiah 43:5 But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, Rtook all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all nations, whither they had been driven, to dwell in the land of Judah;
Jeremiah 43:6 Even men, and women, and children, and the king’s daughters, and Revery person that Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Jeremiah the prophet, and Baruch the son of Neriah.
Jeremiah 43:7 So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: thus came they even to RTahpanhes.
Jeremiah 43:8 RThen came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,
Jeremiah 43:9 Take Rgreat stones in thine hand, and hide them in the clay in the brickkiln, which is at the entry of Pharaoh’s house in Tahpanhes, in the sight of the men of Judah;
Jeremiah 43:10 And say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, RI will send and take Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will set his throne upon these stones that I have hid; and he shall spread his royal pavilion over them.
Jeremiah 43:11 And when he cometh, Rhe shall smite the land of Egypt, and deliver such as are for death to death; and such as are for captivity to captivity; and such as are for the sword to the sword.
Jeremiah 43:12 And I will kindle a fire Rin the houses of the gods of Egypt; and he shall burn them, and carry them away captives: and he shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd putteth on his garment; and he shall go forth from thence in peace.
Jeremiah 43:13 He shall break also the RTimages of Bethshemesh, that is in the land of Egypt; and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians shall he burn with fire.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Jeremiah 43:1–5 — The answer is rejected as a lie
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
After Jeremiah finishes the Lord’s message, proud leaders accuse him of falsehood and blame Baruch. Johanan and the captains refuse to remain in Judah and gather the remnant for departure.
Key Truth: Notice when accusation replaces hearing.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… an end of speaking unto all the people all the ____ of the LORD their God, for which the LORD their …” (Jeremiah 43:1)
Find it in Jeremiah 43:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “So Johanan the ____ of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, and …” (Jeremiah 43:4)
Find it in Jeremiah 43:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But ____ the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the …” (Jeremiah 43:5)
Find it in Jeremiah 43:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Jeremiah 43:6–9 — Egypt receives the people and another sign
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The remnant, Jeremiah, and Baruch come to Tahpanhes in disobedience to the warning. The Lord instructs Jeremiah to hide stones near Pharaoh’s house before the men of Judah.
Key Truth: A change of place does not erase disobedience.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Even men, and women, and ____ , and the king’s daughters, and every person that Nebuzaradan …” (Jeremiah 43:6)
Find it in Jeremiah 43:6 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, …” (Jeremiah 43:8)
Find it in Jeremiah 43:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ great stones in thine hand, and hide them in the …” (Jeremiah 43:9)
Find it in Jeremiah 43:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Jeremiah 43:10–13 — Babylon’s reach extends into the chosen refuge
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The buried stones mark the place where Babylon’s king will spread his pavilion. Egypt faces death, captivity, sword, and the destruction of its idol temples, undoing the imagined safety of the move.
Key Truth: Do not make a false refuge your final confidence.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… will send and take Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my ____ , and will set his throne upon these stones that …” (Jeremiah 43:10)
Find it in Jeremiah 43:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… his garment; and he shall go forth from thence in ____ .” (Jeremiah 43:12)
Find it in Jeremiah 43:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “He shall ____ also the images of Bethshemesh, that is in the land …” (Jeremiah 43:13)
Find it in Jeremiah 43:13 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Jeremiah 42:19 — The preceding message explicitly forbids going to Egypt.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What unwelcome counsel have you dismissed by questioning the messenger’s motives?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How do the proud leaders respond to the unwelcome answer?
2. What role do the leaders falsely assign to Baruch?
3. How is the move to Tahpanhes evaluated by the account?
4. What makes the hidden stones a witnessed sign?
5. How does the prediction undermine confidence in Egypt as a refuge?
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