Jeremiah 42:10
If you will stay right here in this country, then I will build you up and I won't tear you down; I will plant you and I won't uproot you; because I'm very sad about the disaster I have brought down on you.
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Exodus 32:14The Lord changed his mind over the disaster he threatened to cause his people.
Judges 2:18When the Lord provided Israel with judges over Israel, he was with each judge and saved the people from their enemies during that judge's lifetime, because the Lord felt sorry for his people, who groaned under their oppressors and persecutors.
Psalms 37:3Trust in the Lord, and do good. Live in the land and feed on faithfulness.
Psalms 102:16For the Lord will rebuild Jerusalem; he will appear in glory.
Jeremiah 18:7At one time it could happen that I announce that a nation or a kingdom is going to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed.
Jeremiah 24:6I will watch over them and I will bring them back to this country. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them.
Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 42:8-22
Jeremiah's Address to the People. ( b. c. 588.) 7 And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah. 8 Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest, 9 And said unto them, Thus saith the Lord , the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him; 10 If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant… Read the whole commentary →