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And they took Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah along with them. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/43.htm">New Living Translation</a> In the crowd were men, women, and children, the king’s daughters, and all those whom Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, had left with Gedaliah. The prophet Jeremiah and Baruch were also included. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/43.htm">English Standard Version</a> the men, the women, the children, the princesses, and every person whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan; also Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch the son of Neriah. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as well as Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/43.htm">King James Bible</a> Even men, and women, and children, and the king's daughters, and every 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. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/43.htm">New King James Version</a> men, women, children, the king’s daughters, and every person whom 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. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters, and every person whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard had left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, together with Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch the son of Neriah— <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/43.htm">NASB 1995</a> the men, the women, the children, the king&#8217s daughters and every person that Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard had left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, together with Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch the son of Neriah— <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a> the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters and every person that Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard had left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, together with Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch the son of Neriah— <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> the men, the women, the little ones, the king’s daughters, and every person that Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard had left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, together with Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch the son of Neriah— <a href="/amp/jeremiah/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the men, women, and children, the king’s daughters (ladies of the court), and every person whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard had left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan; he also took Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch the son of Neriah. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They led away the men, women, children, king’s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan, captain of the guards, had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam son of Shaphan. They also led the prophet Jeremiah and Baruch son of Neriah away. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> the men, women, children, king&#8217s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam son of Shaphan, along with Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah— <a href="/asv/jeremiah/43.htm">American Standard Version</a> the men, and the women, and the children, and the king's daughters, and every 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. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/43.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Baruch and I and others in the group had been staying with Gedaliah, because Nebuzaradan, the Babylonian officer in charge of the guard, had ordered him to take care of the king's daughters and quite a few men, women, and children. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/43.htm">English Revised Version</a> the men, and the women, and the children, and the king's daughters, and every 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; <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They took men, women, children, and the king's daughters. They took every person whom Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, had left with Gedaliah, son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, including the prophet Jeremiah and Baruch, son of Neriah. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/43.htm">Good News Translation</a> the men, the women, the children, and the king's daughters. They took everyone whom Nebuzaradan the commanding officer had left under the care of Gedaliah, including Baruch and me. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/43.htm">International Standard Version</a> the young men, the women, the children, the daughters of the king, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had left with Ahikam's son Gedaliah, the grandson of Shaphan, along with Jeremiah the prophet and Neriah's son Baruch. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> the men, the women, the children, the king?s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as well as Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah. <a href="/net/jeremiah/43.htm">NET Bible</a> They also led off all the men, women, children, and royal princesses that Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, had left with Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan. This included the prophet Jeremiah and Baruch son of Neriah. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> the men, and the women, and the children, and the king's daughters, and every person who 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; <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/jeremiah/43.htm">World English Bible</a> the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters, and every person who 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the men, and the women, and the infant, and the daughters of the king, and every person that Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners, had left with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, and Jeremiah the prophet, and Baruch son of Neriah, <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the men, and the women, and the infant, and the daughters of the king, and every person that Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners, had left with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, and Jeremiah the prophet, and Baruch son of Neriah, <a href="/slt/jeremiah/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Men and women and children, and the king's daughters, and every soul which Nebuzaradan chief of the cooks left with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, and Jeremiah the prophet, and Baruch, son of Neriah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Men, and women, and children, and the king's daughters, and every soul, which Nabuzardan the general had left with Godolias the son of Ahicam the son of Saphan, and Jeremias the prophet, and Baruch the son of Nerias. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> men, and women, and children, and the daughters of the king, and every soul that Nebuzaradan, the leader of the military, had left behind with Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as well as Jeremiah, the prophet, and Baruch, the son of Neriah. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/43.htm">New American Bible</a> men, women, and children, the princesses and everyone whom Nebuzaradan, captain of the bodyguard, had consigned to Gedaliah, son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan; also Jeremiah, the prophet, and Baruch, son of Neriah. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the men, the women, the children, the princesses, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had left with Gedaliah son of Ahikam son of Shaphan; also the prophet Jeremiah and Baruch son of Neriah.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Men and women and children and the king's household and every person whom Nebuzaradan the general of the guard had left with Gedeliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch the son of Neriah. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The men and women and the boys and the household of the King, all the souls that Nebuzaradan the High Guard left to Gedaliah, son of Akhiqam, son of Shaphan, and Jeremiah the Prophet, and Baruk, son of Neriah<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> the men, and the women, and the children, and the king's daughters, and every 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; <a href="/sep/jeremiah/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> the mighty men, and the women, and the children that were left, and the daughters of the king, and the souls which Nabuzardan and left with Godolias the son of Achicam and Jeremias the prophet, and Baruch the son of Nerias. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=13126" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/43.htm">Jeremiah Taken to Egypt</a> …5Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the whole remnant of Judah, those who had returned to the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been scattered, 6<a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: hag·gə·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply.">the men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: han·nā·šîm (Art:: N-fp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the women,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2945.htm" title="2945: haṭ·ṭap̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Children. From taphaph; a family.">the children,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughters,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: han·ne·p̄eš (Art:: N-fs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/5018.htm" title="5018: nə·ḇū·zar·’ă·ḏān (N-proper-ms) -- Nebo has given seed, a Bab. general. Of foreign origin; Nebuzaradan, a Babylonian general.">Nebuzaradan</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ- (N-msc) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">captain</a> <a href="/hebrew/2876.htm" title="2876: ṭab·bā·ḥîm (N-mp) -- Cook, guardsman. From tabach; properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman; also a cook.">of the guard</a> <a href="/hebrew/5117.htm" title="5117: hin·nî·aḥ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To rest, i.e. settle down">had allowed to remain</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1436.htm" title="1436: gə·ḏal·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Gdalyahuw; from gadal and Yahh; Jah has become great; Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites.">Gedaliah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/296.htm" title="296: ’ă·ḥî·qām (N-proper-ms) -- My brother has arisen, an Isr. From 'ach and quwm; brother of rising; Achikam, an Israelite.">of Ahikam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8227.htm" title="8227: šā·p̄ān (N-proper-ms) -- A species of rockrabbit, the hyrax. From saphan; a species of rock-rabbit, i.e. Probably the hyrax.">of Shaphan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">as well as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3414.htm" title="3414: yir·mə·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yirmyahuw; from ruwm and Yahh; Jah will rise; Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nā·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">the prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1263.htm" title="1263: bā·rūḵ (N-proper-ms) -- Blessed, three Isr. Passive participle from barak; blessed; Baruk, the name of three Israelites.">and Baruch</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5374.htm" title="5374: nê·rî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Lamp of Yah, father of Baruch. Or Neriyahuw; from niyr and Yahh; light of Jah; Nerijah, an Israelite.">of Neriah.</a> 7So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/42-15.htm">Jeremiah 42:15-18</a> then hear the word of the LORD, O remnant of Judah! This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you are determined to go to Egypt and reside there, / then the sword you fear will overtake you there, and the famine you dread will follow on your heels into Egypt, and you will die there. / So all who resolve to go to Egypt to reside there will die by sword and famine and plague. Not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring upon them.’ ... <a href="/jeremiah/44-1.htm">Jeremiah 44:1-14</a> This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews living in the land of Egypt—in Migdol, Tahpanhes, and Memphis—and in the land of Pathros: / “This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: You have seen all the disaster that I brought against Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah; and behold, they lie today in ruins and desolation / because of the evil they have done. They provoked Me to anger by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods that neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew. ... <a href="/2_kings/25-26.htm">2 Kings 25:26</a> Then all the people small and great, together with the commanders of the army, arose and fled to Egypt for fear of the Chaldeans. <a href="/jeremiah/40-11.htm">Jeremiah 40:11-12</a> When all the Jews in Moab, Ammon, Edom, and all the other lands heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant in Judah and had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, over them, / they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit. <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Jeremiah 41:16-18</a> Then Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him took the whole remnant of the people from Mizpah whom he had recovered from Ishmael son of Nethaniah after Ishmael had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam: the soldiers, women, children, and court officials he had brought back from Gibeon. / And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt / to escape the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of the Chaldeans because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-3</a> “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. <a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a> Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. <a href="/ezekiel/17-15.htm">Ezekiel 17:15-18</a> But this king rebelled against Babylon by sending his envoys to Egypt to ask for horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and yet escape?’ / ‘As surely as I live,’ declares the Lord GOD, ‘he will die in Babylon, in the land of the king who enthroned him, whose oath he despised and whose covenant he broke. / Pharaoh with his mighty army and vast horde will not help him in battle, when ramps are built and siege walls constructed to destroy many lives. ... <a href="/hosea/7-11.htm">Hosea 7:11</a> So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-13.htm">2 Chronicles 36:13</a> He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God. But Zedekiah stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/acts/7-39.htm">Acts 7:39</a> But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt. <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Acts 7:51-53</a> You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— / you who received the law ordained by angels, yet have not kept it.” <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21</a> But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Even men, and women, and children, and the king's daughters, and every 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.the king's<a href="/jeremiah/41-10.htm">Jeremiah 41:10</a> Then Ishmael carried away captive all the residue of the people that were in Mizpah, even the king's daughters, and all the people that remained in Mizpah, whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away captive, and departed to go over to the Ammonites.<a href="/jeremiah/52-10.htm">Jeremiah 52:10</a> And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah.every<a href="/jeremiah/39-10.htm">Jeremiah 39:10</a> But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, which had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.<a href="/jeremiah/40-7.htm">Jeremiah 40:7</a> Now when all the captains of the forces which were in the fields, even they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed unto him men, and women, and children, and of the poor of the land, of them that were not carried away captive to Babylon;Jeremiah<a href="/ecclesiastes/9-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:1,2</a> For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them… <a href="/lamentations/3-1.htm">Lamentations 3:1</a> I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.<a href="/john/21-18.htm">John 21:18</a> Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Ahikam</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-3.htm">Baruch</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-2.htm">Bodyguard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-10.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-10.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Gedaliah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-10.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-2.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-10.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-10.htm">Nebuzaradan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-13.htm">Nebuzar-Adan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-3.htm">Neriah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-4.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-2.htm">Shaphan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Ahikam</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-1.htm">Baruch</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Bodyguard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/47-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-46.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-1.htm">Gedaliah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-12.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-8.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-7.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Nebuzaradan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Nebuzar-Adan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-1.htm">Neriah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-1.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-11.htm">Shaphan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-15.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 43</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/43-1.htm">Johanan, discrediting Jeremiah's prophecy, carries him and the rest in Egypt.</a> 8. <a href="/jeremiah/43-8.htm">Jeremiah prophesies by a type the conquest of Egypt by the Babylonians.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of ancient Israel, families were central to societal structure, and the mention of men, women, and children underscores the comprehensive nature of the group affected by the events. This reflects the communal impact of the Babylonian conquest and the subsequent decisions made by the remnant of Judah.the king’s daughters The mention of the king's daughters indicates the presence of royal family members among the group. This suggests that even the royal lineage was not spared from the consequences of the Babylonian invasion. The presence of these individuals highlights the complete overthrow of the Davidic dynasty at this time, fulfilling prophecies about the fall of Jerusalem and the end of the monarchy as seen in <a href="/2_kings/25-7.htm">2 Kings 25:7</a>.and everyone whom Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan Nebuzaradan was the Babylonian official responsible for overseeing the conquered territories. His decision to leave a remnant under Gedaliah's governance was a strategic move to maintain order and control. Gedaliah, appointed as governor, was from a family loyal to the reforms of King Josiah, as indicated by his lineage from Ahikam and Shaphan, who were supportive of the prophet Jeremiah. This reflects the political dynamics and attempts at stabilization following the destruction of Jerusalem.as well as Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah Jeremiah's presence among the remnant signifies the continuation of prophetic ministry despite the national calamity. His role was crucial in guiding the people according to God's will during this tumultuous period. Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, played a significant role in documenting the prophecies and events, ensuring the preservation of Jeremiah's messages. Their inclusion emphasizes the importance of divine guidance and the written word in times of crisis, as seen in <a href="/jeremiah/36-4.htm">Jeremiah 36:4-8</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nebuzaradan.htm">Nebuzaradan</a> The captain of the guard under King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, responsible for overseeing the deportation of the Jews. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gedaliah_son_of_ahikam.htm">Gedaliah son of Ahikam</a> Appointed governor over the remnant in Judah by the Babylonians after the destruction of Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah_the_prophet.htm">Jeremiah the Prophet</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies of judgment and hope. 4. <a href="/topical/b/baruch_son_of_neriah.htm">Baruch son of Neriah</a> Jeremiah's scribe and faithful companion, who recorded Jeremiah's prophecies. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_remnant.htm">The Remnant</a> The group of Jews left in Judah after the Babylonian conquest, including men, women, children, and the king's daughters.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a> The remnant's decision to flee to Egypt against God's command through Jeremiah highlights the importance of trusting and obeying God's guidance, even when it seems counterintuitive. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Gedaliah's leadership, though short-lived, serves as a reminder of the importance of wise and godly leadership in times of crisis. Leaders must seek God's wisdom and guidance to lead effectively. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Jeremiah and Baruch's continued faithfulness amidst adversity and opposition exemplifies steadfastness in serving God, regardless of circumstances. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> The account underscores the inevitable consequences of disobedience to God's commands, urging believers to heed God's warnings and instructions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_43.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 43</a> <a href="/q/how_is_jeremiah_in_egypt_and_judah.htm">How can we reconcile Jeremiah’s presence in Egypt with traditions that he remained in Judah (Jer 43:6–7)? </a> <a href="/q/is_baruch's_fate_historically_documented.htm">Jeremiah 45:5 promises Baruch personal safety; is there any historical documentation that confirms or disputes Baruch’s eventual fate and well-being?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_nebuchadnezzar_care_about_jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah 39:11-14: Why would Nebuchadnezzar personally care about Jeremiah, and does this detail align with known Babylonian policies toward conquered prophets or officials?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jeremiah_6_1_predict_doom_inaccurately.htm">How can Jeremiah 6:1 claim impending doom on Jerusalem without historical evidence of such a massive catastrophe at that specific time?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>the men, הַ֠גְּבָרִים (hag·gə·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> A valiant man, warrior, a person simply the women, הַנָּשִׁ֣ים (han·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female the children, הַטַּף֮ (haṭ·ṭap̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2945.htm">Strong's 2945: </a> A family the king’s הַמֶּלֶךְ֒ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king daughters, בְּנ֣וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter and everyone כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every whom אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Nebuzaradan נְבוּזַרְאֲדָ֣ן (nə·ḇū·zar·’ă·ḏān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5018.htm">Strong's 5018: </a> Nebuzaradan -- 'Nebo has given seed', a Babylonian general the captain רַב־ (raḇ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great of the guard טַבָּחִ֔ים (ṭab·bā·ḥîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2876.htm">Strong's 2876: </a> A butcher, a lifeguardsman, a cook had allowed to remain הִנִּ֙יחַ֙ (hin·nî·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3240.htm">Strong's 3240: </a> Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place, with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Gedaliah גְּדַלְיָ֖הוּ (gə·ḏal·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1436.htm">Strong's 1436: </a> Gedaliah -- 'Yah is great', three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Ahikam, אֲחִיקָ֣ם (’ă·ḥî·qām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_296.htm">Strong's 296: </a> Ahikam -- 'my brother has arisen', an Israelite the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shaphan, שָׁפָ֑ן (šā·p̄ān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8227.htm">Strong's 8227: </a> A species of rockrabbit, the hyrax as well as וְאֵת֙ (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3414.htm">Strong's 3414: </a> Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites the prophet הַנָּבִ֔יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet and Baruch בָּר֖וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1263.htm">Strong's 1263: </a> Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Neriah. נֵרִיָּֽהוּ׃ (nê·rî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5374.htm">Strong's 5374: </a> Neriah -- 'lamp of Yah', father of Baruch <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Jeremiah 43:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-6.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 43:6 The men and the women and (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/43-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 43:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 43:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/43-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 43:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 43:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>