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Jeremiah 40:5 Cross-References

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Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.

Jeremiah 40:5 (KJV)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 40:5

People Mentioned

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Jeremiahthe prophet (2CH 36:12), son of Hilkiah (JER 1:1)
G
Gedaliahson of Ahikam, appointed King of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar (2KI 25:22)
A
Ahikamson of Shaphan (2KI 22:12)
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Shaphanscribe of King Josiah (2KI 22:3, 2CH 34:15)
N
NebuchadnezzarKing of Babylon (2KI 23:37)

Commentary on Jeremiah 40:5

Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go. This verse presents Jeremiah's choice after Jerusalem's fall: join the exiles in Babylon with royal provision, or remain in devastated Judah under Gedaliah's governorship. Nebuzar-adan's offer reflects remarkable respect for the prophet whose message aligned...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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