Jeremiah 42:2 · KJV

"And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the LORD thy God, even for all this remnant; (for we are left but a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us:)"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹Then 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,

²And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the LORD thy God, even for all this remnant; (for we are left but a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us:)

³That the LORD thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, and the thing that we may do.

⁴Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you.

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Reflection Questions

How do you seek guidance in difficult times?

What does it mean for you to ask for help?

When have you felt the need for prayer in your life?

Life Application

faith

Make it a habit to pray for guidance when facing tough decisions.

community

Encourage others to seek spiritual support during their struggles.

People in This Verse

JeremiahOT

A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.

First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1

Places in This Verse

Mizpah

Mizpah served as a gathering place for the remnants of Judah, symbolizing hope and community after destruction.

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