Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 43:4

"So Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, and all the people, obeyed not the voice of Jehovah, to dwell in the land of Judah." — Jeremiah 43:4 (ASV)

All the people— Many, nevertheless, would be unwilling agents, compelled to do what their unscrupulous leaders forced upon the community.