Jeremiah 42:8
New International Version
So he called together Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers who were with him and all the people from the least to the greatest.

New Living Translation
So he called for Johanan son of Kareah and the other military leaders, and for all the people, from the least to the greatest.

English Standard Version
Then he summoned Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest,

Berean Standard Bible
and he summoned Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.

King James Bible
Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

New King James Version
Then he called Johanan the son of Kareah, all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

New American Standard Bible
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 from the small to the great,

NASB 1995
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,

NASB 1977
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,

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

Amplified Bible
Then he called for Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were with him and all the people from the least to the greatest,

Christian Standard Bible
and he summoned Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the armies who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and he summoned Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the armies who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.

American Standard Version
Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

Contemporary English Version
Johanan, the officers, and the other people. So I called them together

English Revised Version
Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Jeremiah called Kareah's son Johanan, all the army commanders who were with him, and all the people from the least important to the most important.

Good News Translation
so I called together Johanan, all the army leaders who were with him, and all the other people.

International Standard Version
So he called Kareah's son Jonathan, all the military leaders who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.

Majority Standard Bible
and he summoned Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.

NET Bible
So Jeremiah summoned Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers who were with him and all the people of every class.

New Heart English Bible
Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

World English Bible
Then he called Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he calls to Johanan son of Kareah, and to all the heads of the forces that [are] with him, and to all the people, from the least even to the greatest,

Young's Literal Translation
and he calleth unto Johanan son of Kareah, and unto all the heads of the forces that are with him, and to all the people, from the least even unto the greatest,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will call to Johanan son of Kareah, and to all the chiefs of the armies which were with him, and to all the people, from small even to great,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he called Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the fighting men that were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he called Johanan, the son of Kareah, and all the leaders of warriors who were with him, and all the people, from the least even to the greatest.

New American Bible
Then he called Johanan, son of Kareah, his army leaders, and all the people, from the least to the greatest,

New Revised Standard Version
Then he summoned Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he called Johanan the son of Kareah and all the officers of the forces that were with him and all the people from the young to the old,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he called Yokhanan, son of Qorakh, and all the Leaders of the armies that were with him, and all the people from the little ones and unto the Elders
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he called Joanan, and the Leaders of the host, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Warning Against Going to Egypt
7After ten days the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, 8and he summoned Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest. 9Jeremiah told them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition:…

Cross References
Jeremiah 43:1-4
When Jeremiah had finished telling all the people all the words of the LORD their God—everything that the LORD had sent him to say— / Azariah son of Hoshaiah, Johanan son of Kareah, and all the arrogant men said to Jeremiah, “You are lying! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, ‘You must not go to Egypt to reside there.’ / Rather, Baruch son of Neriah is inciting you against us to deliver us into the hands of the Chaldeans, so that they may put us to death or exile us to Babylon!” ...

Jeremiah 40:1-6
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had released him at Ramah, having found him bound in chains among all the captives of Jerusalem and Judah who were being exiled to Babylon. / The captain of the guard found Jeremiah and said to him, “The LORD your God decreed this disaster on this place, / and now the LORD has fulfilled it; He has done just as He said. Because you people have sinned against the LORD and have not obeyed His voice, this thing has happened to you. ...

Jeremiah 44:1-6
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. ...

Jeremiah 29:10-14
For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. / For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. / Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. ...

Jeremiah 7:1-7
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, / “Stand in the gate of the house of the LORD and proclaim this message: Hear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah who enter through these gates to worship the LORD. / Thus says the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel: Correct your ways and deeds, and I will let you live in this place. ...

Jeremiah 26:1-6
At the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: / “This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word. / Perhaps they will listen and turn—each from his evil way of life—so that I may relent of the disaster I am planning to bring upon them because of the evil of their deeds. ...

Jeremiah 25:1-7
This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / So the prophet Jeremiah spoke to all the people of Judah and all the residents of Jerusalem as follows: / “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah until this very day—twenty-three years—the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. ...

Jeremiah 18:1-10
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: / “Go down at once to the potter’s house, and there I will give you My message.” / So I went down to the potter’s house and saw him working at the wheel. ...

Jeremiah 1:4-10
The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” ...

Isaiah 30:1-5
“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. ...

Isaiah 31:1-3
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. / Yet He too is wise and brings disaster; He does not call back His words. He will rise up against the house of the wicked and against the allies of evildoers. / But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together.

Ezekiel 33:30-33
As for you, son of man, your people are talking about you near the city walls and in the doorways of their houses. One speaks to another, each saying to his brother, ‘Come and hear the message that has come from the LORD!’ / So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. / Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice. ...

2 Kings 25:22-26
Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, over the people he had left behind in the land of Judah. / When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men. / And Gedaliah took an oath before them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid of the servants of the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.” ...

2 Chronicles 36:15-16
Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.

Matthew 23:37-39
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! / Look, your house is left to you desolate. / For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”


Treasury of Scripture

Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

Johanan.

Jeremiah 42:1
Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near,

Jeremiah 40:8,13
Then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men…

Jeremiah 41:11-16
But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, …

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Jeremiah 42
1. Johanan desires Jeremiah to enquire of God, promising obedience to his will.
7. Jeremiah assures him of safety in Judea;
13. and destruction in Egypt.
19. He reproves their hypocrisy.














So he called
The phrase "So he called" indicates a deliberate action taken by Jeremiah. In the Hebrew text, the verb used here is "קָרָא" (qara), which means to call out, proclaim, or summon. This action signifies a formal gathering, emphasizing the importance of the message Jeremiah is about to deliver. In the context of ancient Israel, such a call would have been understood as a summons to hear a word from the Lord, highlighting the prophet's role as God's spokesperson.

Johanan son of Kareah
Johanan, whose name means "Yahweh is gracious," was a leader among the remnant of Judah. His identification as "son of Kareah" helps to distinguish him from others with the same name and roots him in his family lineage, which was significant in Hebrew culture. Johanan's leadership role is crucial in this narrative, as he represents the people seeking guidance from God through Jeremiah.

all the commanders of the forces who were with him
This phrase underscores the military aspect of the group gathered. The "commanders of the forces" refers to the leaders of the remaining military units in Judah after the Babylonian conquest. Their presence indicates that the message Jeremiah is about to deliver has implications for the security and future actions of the people. Historically, this reflects the turbulent times in which Judah found itself, with military leaders playing a key role in the survival of the nation.

and all the people from the least to the greatest
This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity of the gathering. "From the least to the greatest" is a Hebrew idiom that means everyone, regardless of social status or wealth. It highlights the democratic nature of the prophetic message, which is intended for all of God's people. This inclusivity reflects the biblical principle that God's word is accessible to everyone, not just the elite or powerful. In the context of Jeremiah's ministry, it underscores the communal responsibility to heed God's guidance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and he summoned
וַיִּקְרָ֗א (way·yiq·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

Johanan
יֽוֹחָנָן֙ (yō·w·ḥā·nān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3110: Jochanan

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Kareah,
קָרֵ֔חַ (qā·rê·aḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7143: Kareah -- 'bald one', a man of Judah

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the commanders
שָׂרֵ֥י (śā·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

of the forces
הַחֲיָלִ֖ים (ha·ḥă·yā·lîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

who
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

were with him,
אִתּ֑וֹ (’it·tōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

and all
וּלְכָ֨ל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the people
הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

from the least
לְמִקָּטֹ֥ן (lə·miq·qā·ṭōn)
Preposition-l, Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant

to
וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the greatest.
גָּדֽוֹל׃ (gā·ḏō·wl)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent


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