Jeremiah 43:1-13

43:1-7 | Johanan and the other officers continue the sins that had brought the fall of Jerusalem-they disregard the prophet, charge him and Baruch with treason (38:4), and make Jeremiah a prisoner by taking him and Baruch to Egypt with them.

43:8-13 | Jeremiah placed large stones near the entrance of the Pharaoh’s house, representing the foundation of the throne that Nebuchadnezzar would establish when he invaded Egypt. The Jewish refugees could not avoid God’s judgement simply by changing their geographical location, because the Lord’s sovereignty extends everywhere.