Jeremiah 43:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Johanan (Kareah's son), all the military leaders, and everyone else completely ignored what God told them to do — which was to stay put in Judah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes people hear God's direction clearly and still choose to do their own thing.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The prophet Jeremiah addressed the Jewish remnant remaining in Judah shortly after the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon, around 586 BCE. Following the assassination of Ged

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