The remaining Jews planned to move to Egypt, against the inspired advice of Jeremiah, and it is in this context that Baruch is again mentioned. ​ — Jeremiah 39: 2, 8; 40: 5; 41: 1, 2; 42: 13 - 17.
Ajal, mil maale allesjäänud juudid kavatsesid hoolimata Jeremija kaudu antud Jumala keelust Egiptusesse põgeneda, mainitakse taas Baaruki nime.