Matthew Poole and continuators on Jeremiah 42:9

9 And said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him .

The Prophet after ten dayes, all which time some (but upon what ground I know not) think he spent in Prayer, receiveth an answer from God, which he presently communicates to the Princes and People, with a preface that containeth in it many arguments to have induced this compliance with it. 1. Because it came from the Lord. 2. From that God who as he was in Covenant with Israel so in all the course of his Providence had so carried himself to them, as they had no just reason to suspect either his kindness or his power. 3. From their imploying of him to seek God upon their behalf.