Jeremiah 42:3
That the Lord thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, and the thing that we may do.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 6:16 commands seeking the ancient paths, the same motif of asking for the good way—but earlier Israel refused, highlighting their current need.
Jeremiah 43:1 follows this request with Jeremiah delivering God’s answer—showing the direct narrative sequence.
1 Kings 8:36 prays for God to teach the good way—the same language as the remnant's request, reinforcing reliance on divine guidance.
Ezra 8:21 seeks God for a safe journey, mirroring the remnant's plea for direction on where to go—both seek guidance for travel.
Psalm 25:4 petitions 'teach me your paths,' directly paralleling the remnant's request for God to show them the way to walk.
In Psalm 27:11, David's prayer 'Teach me your way, O Lord' echoes the same plea for divine guidance.
In Psalm 86:11, the request 'Teach me your way, that I may walk in your truth' mirrors the desire for God's direction.
In Psalm 143:8-10, 'Make me know the way I should go' is nearly identical to Jeremiah's request for guidance.
In Proverbs 3:6, the promise that God will make straight your paths echoes the hope of being shown the way.
In Exodus 18:20, Jethro tells Moses to 'make them know the way... and what they must do' — directly parallel to Jeremiah's plea.
In Isaiah 2:3, the law and word of the Lord going forth from Zion is the source of the guidance Jeremiah seeks.
In Micah 4:2, the same prophecy of God's law from Zion provides the instruction Jeremiah's people request.
Deuteronomy 5:29 expresses God's wish for a heart to obey—parallel to the remnant's request for direction, showing desire to follow God's will.
In 2 Chronicles 6:27, Solomon prays for God to teach the people 'the good way'—a parallel request for divine guidance.