2 Kings 25:26

And all the people, both small and great, and the captains of the armies, arose, and came to Egypt: for they were afraid of the Chaldees.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 41:16–18 Historical context

Jeremiah 41:16-18 records the same event: Johanan gathering the remnant and planning to flee to Egypt after Gedaliah's murder.

Jeremiah 43:4–7 Historical context

Jeremiah 43:4-7 recounts the remnant's actual flight to Egypt, fulfilling the decision stated in 2 Kings 25:26.

Jeremiah 42:11 records God's promise not to fear Babylon — yet here the remnant flees to Egypt, disobeying the warning.

Jeremiah 42:14-22 records God's warning against going to Egypt—contrasting the people's decision in 2 Kings to flee there.