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What does Jeremiah 42:13 mean?

'If you say, "No, we'll go to Egypt, where we won't see war or hear the sound of trumpets or go hungry,"' Jeremiah 42:13 - Modern Text Bible

(He addresses their temptation to run to Egypt for safety and comfort, thinking it will solve their problems.)