Jeremiah 41:2 records Ishmael's murder of Gedaliah — the event that provoked the Chaldeans and caused the fear here.

Jeremiah 42:11 commands them not to fear Babylon, contrasting their panic with God's promise of deliverance.

Jeremiah 42:16 warns the sword they fear will overtake them in Egypt — the place they flee to.

Jeremiah 43:2 shows these men rejecting Jeremiah's warning, calling it a lie due to their fear.

Jeremiah 43:3 adds their accusation that Baruch influenced Jeremiah — further evidence of fear-driven rebellion.

2 Kings 25:25 recounts the assassination of Gedaliah — the event that sparked their fear.

Isaiah 51:12 reminds that God comforts and one should not fear mortal man — contrasting with their fear of Babylon.

Isaiah 51:13 says they forget the Lord and fear the oppressor — directly describing the remnant's state here.

Isaiah 30:16 condemns trusting in Egyptian horses — parallel to their flight to Egypt for safety.