Jeremiah 42:9 nasb — and said to them, "Thus says the LORD the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him:

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"and said to them, "Thus says the LORD the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him:"

— Jeremiah 42:9, NASB

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Jeremiah 42 — Context

6

"Whether it is pleasant or unpleasant, we will listen to the voice of the LORD our God to whom we are sending you, so that it may go well with us when we listen to the voice of the LORD our God."

7

Now at the end of ten days the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah.

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Then he called for Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were with him, and for all the people both small and great,

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and said to them, "Thus says the LORD the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him:

10

'If you will indeed stay in this land, then I will build you up and not tear you down, and I will plant you and not uproot you; for I will relent concerning the calamity that I have inflicted on you.

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'Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you are now fearing; do not be afraid of him,' declares the LORD, 'for I am with you to save you and deliver you from his hand.

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'I will also show you compassion, so that he will have compassion on you and restore you to your own soil.

Jeremiah 42:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 42:9 say?
Jeremiah 42:9 in the NASB reads: “and said to them, "Thus says the LORD the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him:”
Where is Jeremiah 42:9 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 42:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 42, verse 9.
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 42:9.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 42:9 in?
Jeremiah 42:9 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 42:9?
Jeremiah 42:9 reads (NASB): “and said to them, "Thus says the LORD the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him:” 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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