2Ki 25:26 Cross References
2 Kings 25:26
26: Then all the people of Judah, from the least to the greatest, as well as the army commanders, fled in panic to Egypt, for they were afraid of what the Babylonians would do to them.
Jeremiah 43:4
- So Johanan and all the army officers and all the people refused to obey the LORD's command to stay in Judah.
- Johanan and his officers took with them all the people who had returned from the nearby countries to which they had fled.
- In the crowd were men, women, and children, the king's daughters, and all those whom Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, had left with Gedaliah. Also included were the prophet Jeremiah and Baruch.
- The people refused to obey the LORD and went to Egypt, going as far as the city of Tahpanhes.
Jeremiah 42:14
- and if you insist on going to live in Egypt where you think you will be free from war, famine, and alarms,
- then this is what the LORD says to the remnant of Judah. The LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: `If you insist on going to Egypt,
- the war and famine you fear will follow close behind you, and you will die there.
- That is the fate awaiting every one of you who insists on going to live in Egypt. Yes, you will die from war, famine, and disease. None of you will escape from the disaster I will bring upon you there.'
- "For the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: `Just as my anger and fury were poured out on the people of Jerusalem, so they will be poured out on you when you enter Egypt. You will become an object of damnation, horror, cursing, and mockery. And you will never see your homeland again.'
Jeremiah 41:16
- Then Johanan son of Kareah and his officers led away all the people they had rescued--warriors, women, children, and palace officials.
- They took them all to the village of Geruth-kimham near Bethlehem, where they prepared to leave for Egypt.
- They were afraid of what the Babylonians would do when they heard that Ishmael had killed Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonian king.