Friday, May 27, 2016

Day 148

Jeremiah 41; Jeremiah 42; Jeremiah 43; Jeremiah 44; Jeremiah 45; Jeremiah 46

Ishmael kills Gedaliah and carries the people of Mizpah captive. They are rescued by Johanan. Jeremiah promises Johanan and the remnant of Judah peace and safety if they remain in Judah, but the sword, famine, and pestilence if they go to Egypt. Johanan carries Jeremiah and the remnant of Judah into Egypt. Jeremiah prophesies that Babylon will conquer Egypt. Jeremiah prophesies that the Jews in Egypt, save a small remnant, will be destroyed because they worship false gods. Jeremiah promises Baruch that his life will be preserved. Jeremiah prophesies the conquest of Egypt by Babylon. Jacob will be saved and will return to his own land. 


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