Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 40:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 40:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 40 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men.”
Jeremiah 40:8 (KJV)
Historical Context for Jeremiah 40:8
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Commentary on Jeremiah 40:8
This verse provides a detailed roster of military leaders who came to Gedaliah, establishing the historical specificity of these events and the potential that existed for stable governance under Babylonian oversight. The inclusion of names—'Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of a Maachathite'—demonstrates these were real individuals making consequential choices. Particularly significant is Ishmael son of Nethaniah, who will later assassinate Gedaliah (41:1-3), showing that even amon...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 40:8
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“and Johanan the son of Kareah”
“to the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites”
“and lived with him among the people who were left in the land.”
“Maharai the Netophathite”
“fifty-six.”
“the children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Beth Rehob”
“and all the captains of the forces who were with him”
“and in Salecah”
“and put the battle in array at the entrance of the gate: and the Syrians of Zobah and of Rehob”
“and Johanan the son of Kareah”