The captains of the captives approached Jeremiah asking for God's instructions. They promised to do whatever God commanded. God's word came to Jeremiah; the people were to remain in the land and not fear the Babylonians. If they departed for Egypt's safety they would be overtaken and destroyed. The message was clear: Do Not Go To Egypt.
The leaders, however, accused Jeremiah of speaking falsely. They packed their belongings and went to the land of Egypt, taking Jeremiah with them. Before leaving, Jeremiah hid several stones in the capital city and declared that Nebuchadnezzar would place his throne upon those stones and from there strike out against Egypt.
God gave further messages of destruction and punishment against His people for their disobedience displayed by their journey into Egypt. None would return from that group except those who chose to escape. Egypt would NOT provide safety for the nation.
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