ירמיהו, פרק מ״ב, פסוק ט׳

Jeremiah delivers a message from God to the surviving members of the nation. He reminds the people that they were the ones who sent him to seek God's guidance. While stating this fact might seem unnecessary, it highlights a deep divide between what the people expect and what God actually plans. The people approached the prophet with a specific goal, hoping God would provide them with directions and approval to relocate to Egypt. God, however, strongly opposes any plan to leave the Land of Israel.

Despite their misguided intentions, God still chooses to answer them. His response is not based on their desire to go to Egypt, but rather on the simple fact that they turned to Him in prayer. The very act of offering their pleas before God awakened His mercy, prompting Him to ensure they survive as a people in their land. The message Jeremiah delivers is a clear promise: if the people choose to remain in the Land of Israel, God will rebuild their broken leadership and multiply their numbers. He has relented from the recent disaster and deeply desires to give them a renewed future and lasting hope within their own homeland [מלבי״ם].