Jeremiah 42:9

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

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 42:2 Historical context

In Jeremiah 42:2, the people plead for intercession; verse 9 is Jeremiah's direct response as God's messenger — a tight narrative link.

In 2 Kings 19:4, Hezekiah asks Isaiah to pray for the remnant — mirroring the remnant's request for Jeremiah's intercession here.