Jeremiah 42:7-11

Now at the end of ten days the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.

Then he called for Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were with him, and for all the people from the small to the great,

and said to them, “This is what the Lord says, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your plea before Him:

‘If you will indeed stay in this land, then I will build you up and not tear you down, and I will plant you and not uproot you; for I will relent of the disaster that I have inflicted on you.

Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you are now fearing; do not be afraid of him,’ declares the Lord, ‘for I am with you to save you and rescue you from his hand.