Jeremiah 42:7-12

7 aAt the end of ten days the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah. 8Then he summoned bJohanan the son of Kareah and call the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people dfrom the least to the greatest, 9and said to them, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, eto whom you sent me to present your plea for mercy before him: 10If you will remain in this land, fthen I will build you up and not pull you down; I will plant you, and not pluck you up; gfor I relent of the disaster that I did to you. 11 hDo not fear the king of Babylon, iof whom you are afraid. jDo not fear him, declares the Lord, kfor I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand. 12 lI will grant you mercy, that he may have mercy on you and let you remain in your own land.
Copyright information for ESV