Jeremiah 43:7 kjv — So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the Lord: thus came they even to Tahpanhes.

King James Version

"So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the Lord: thus came they even to Tahpanhes."

— Jeremiah 43:7, King James Version

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Jeremiah 43 — Context

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So Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, and all the people, obeyed not the voice of the Lord, to dwell in the land of Judah.

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But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all nations, whither they had been driven, to dwell in the land of Judah;

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Even men, and women, and children, and the king’s daughters, and every person that Nebuzar–adan 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.

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So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the Lord: thus came they even to Tahpanhes.

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Then came the word of the Lord unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,

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Take great 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;

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And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I 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 43:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 43:7 say?
Jeremiah 43:7 in the King James Version reads: “So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the Lord: thus came they even to Tahpanhes.”
Where is Jeremiah 43:7 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 43:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 43, verse 7.
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 43:7.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 43:7 in?
Jeremiah 43:7 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 43:7?
Jeremiah 43:7 reads (KJV): “So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the Lord: thus came they even to Tahpanhes.” 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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