September 14, 2025 – Jeremiah 42 – Jeremiah Taken to Egypt

After the destruction of Jerusalem, the Babylonians left Gedaliah to be governor of Judah to be administrator over the remaining poor folks and returning refugees in the land. But he is killed by some who consider him a traitor. His murder is avenged, but a faction of Jews want to flee to Egypt out of fear of the Babylonians. Jeremiah says God wants them to remain in the land, but they refuse to listen, and carry Jeremiah with them into Egypt.

Notes on Jeremiah 42:1-22