Jeremiah 42:2

Pray for us unto the Lord thy God. — The prophet had gone to Gedaliah at Mizpah (Jeremiah 40:6), and would seem to have been among the captives whom Ishmael was carrying off when they were rescued by Johanan at Gibeon (Jeremiah 41:13). The people now turn to him, acknowledging him as a true prophet, and, trusting to his patriotism. ask for his guidance. Their position was difficult and dangerous. Would he not pray to Jehovah for wisdom, that they might see their way — the way to escape from the threatening peril — clearly? He complies with their wishes, and they, on their side, promise to follow the guidance for which they ask.