Jeremiah 42:7-12

7After ten days the Lord spoke his word to Jeremiah.

8So Jeremiah called Kareah’s son Johanan, all the army commanders who were with him, and all the people from the least important to the most important.

9Jeremiah said to them, “You sent me to plead your case humbly to the Lord. This is what the Lord God of Israel says:

10Suppose you stay in this land. Then I will build you up and not tear you down. I will plant you and not uproot you. I will change my plans about the disaster I’ve brought on you.

11Don’t be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear. Don’t be afraid of him, declares the Lord. I’m with you. I will save you and rescue you from his power.

12I will have compassion on you. I will make him have compassion on you and return you to your land.