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So all the people who Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpah turned about and came back, and went to Johanan the son of Kareah.

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God Thwarts Evil Plans

Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that this event demonstrates God's sovereignty over evil. Ishmael had a wicked plan to deliver the captives to the Ammonite king, but God frustrated his purpose. This shows that even when evil seems to be succeeding, God can intervene to ensure the ultimate failure of wicked schemes.

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 41:13–14

16th Century

Theologian

The people readily joined John and his army, because John and other leaders of the forces came to them well-armed, and they were, as we have seen b…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 41:14

17th Century

Pastor

So all the people that Ishmael had carried away captive from
Mizpah cast about
Or tur…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 41:11–18

17th Century

Minister

The success of wickedness must be short, and none can prosper who harden their hearts against God. And those justly lose comfort in real fears, who…