Jeremiah 42:8 bbe — And he sent for Johanan, the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were still with him, and all the peo…

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"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,"

— Jeremiah 42:8, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 42 — Context

Then they said to Jeremiah, May the Lord be a true witness against us in good faith, if we do not do everything which the Lord your God sends you to say to us.

If it is good or if it is evil, we will be guided by the voice of the Lord our God, to whom we are sending you; so that it may be well for us when we give ear to the voice of the Lord our God.

And it came about that after ten days the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.

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,

And said to them, These are the words of the Lord, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to put your request before him:

If you still go on living in the land, then I will go on building you up and not pulling you down, planting you and not uprooting you: for my purpose of doing evil to you has been changed.

Have no fear of the king of Babylon, of whom you are now in fear; have no fear of him, says the Lord: for I am with you to keep you safe and to give you salvation from his hands.

Jeremiah 42:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 42:8 say?

Jeremiah 42:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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,”

Where is Jeremiah 42:8 in the Bible?

Jeremiah 42:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 42, verse 8.

Who wrote Jeremiah?

Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.

What is the book of Jeremiah about?

Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.

What are the major themes of Jeremiah?

Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 42:8.

What translation should I read Jeremiah 42:8 in?

Jeremiah 42:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Jeremiah 42:8?

Jeremiah 42:8 reads (BBE): “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,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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