Jeremiah 42:19-20

[19] The LORD hath said concerning you, O ye remnant of Judah; Go ye not into Egypt: know that I have admonished you this day. [20] For ye dissembled in your hearts, when ye sent me unto the LORD your God, saying, Pray for us unto the LORD our God; and according unto all that the LORD our God shall say, so declare unto us, and we will do it.

What is the context of Jeremiah 42:19-20?

Jeremiah’s Advice to Stay (Jeremiah 42:7-22 true)
The Lord’s Answer through Jeremiah (Jeremiah 42:7-22 true)
The Remnant Rejects the Word of Yahweh (Jeremiah 42:7-22 true)
Warning Against Going to Egypt (Jeremiah 42:1-22 true)
The Flight to Egypt Forbidden (Jeremiah 42:1-22 true)
Warning to Stay in Judah (Jeremiah 42:1-22 true)
Flight to Egypt (Jeremiah 42:1-22 true)

What does Jeremiah 42:19-20 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Jeremiah added that his hearers should understand that the Lord was clearly telling them not to go to Egypt. He also reminded them that they had asked him to secure God"s directions for them in prayer, and had promised to do whatever He commanded.