Then they said to Jeremiah, The LORD be a true and faithful witness between us, if we do not even according to all things for the which the LORD thy God shall send thee to us.
Then they told Jeremiah, 'Let God himself be our witness, if we don't do exactly what he tells you to tell us, then we're breaking our word to him.'
They basically said 'God can hold us accountable', that's how serious they were about following his instructions.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical setting of Jeremiah 42, the remnant of Judah had recently survived the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem and were facing uncertainty about their future, debating whether to stay in the land or flee to Egypt for safety. They approached the prophet Jeremiah, asking him to inquire of God on their behalf, and in this verse, they solemnly vowed to obey whatever message God would send through him. This oath reflected their desperation and desire for divine guidance amid political turmoil and foreign threats.
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