Jeremiah 42:7-12

7Ten days later the Lord gave his reply to Jeremiah.

8So he called for Johanan son of Kareah and the other military leaders, and for all the people, from the least to the greatest.

9He said to them, “You sent me to the Lord, the God of Israel, with your request, and this is his reply:

10‘Stay here in this land. If you do, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you. For I am sorry about all the punishment I have had to bring upon you.

11Do not fear the king of Babylon anymore,’ says the Lord. ‘For I am with you and will save you and rescue you from his power.

12I will be merciful to you by making him kind, so he will let you stay here in your land.’