Jeremiah 42:11-12

42:11 Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon whom you now fear. ¹  Do not be afraid of him because I will be with you to save you and to rescue you from his power. I, the Lord, affirm it! ²  42:12 I will have compassion on you so that he in turn will have mercy on you and allow you to return to your land.’

[42:11]  ¹ sn See Jer 41:18 for their reason for fear.

[42:11]  ² tn Heb “oracle of the Lord.”