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Jeremiah 40:14 Cross-References

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And said unto him, Dost thou certainly know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay thee? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them not. to slay: Heb. to strike thee in soul?

Jeremiah 40:14 (KJV)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 40:14

People Mentioned

B
Baalisking of the sons of Ammon (JER 40:14)
I
Ishmaelson of Nethaniah, a captain of Judean forces during the Babylonian captivity (2KI 25:23)
N
Nethaniahfather of Ishmael, one of the captains of Judean forces (2KI 25:23)
G
Gedaliahson of Ahikam, appointed King of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar (2KI 25:22)
A
Ahikamson of Shaphan (2KI 22:12)

Commentary on Jeremiah 40:14

Johanan's direct accusation—'Dost thou certainly know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay thee?'—demonstrates both the specificity of his intelligence and the gravity of the threat. The phrase 'dost thou certainly know' emphasizes that this wasn't vague rumor but definite information Johanan wanted Gedaliah to acknowledge. The conspiracy involved foreign instigation: 'Baalis the king of the Ammonites hath sent Ishmael,' indicating this wasn't merely internal Jewish political rivalry but international intrigue aimed at destabilizing Babylon's gov...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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