Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 41:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 41:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 41 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Assassination of Gedaliah
“Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.”
Jeremiah 41:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Jeremiah 41:1
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Commentary on Jeremiah 41:1
The tragedy foretold unfolds: 'in the seventh month' (October 586 BC), approximately two months after Gedaliah's appointment, Ishmael son of Nethaniah arrived with 'ten men' to murder the governor. The detail that Ishmael was 'of the seed royal' explains his motivation—royal blood gave him claim to leadership that Gedaliah, from a scribal family, lacked in his view. The phrase 'the princes of the king' suggests Ishmael brought others of noble lineage, creating the appearance of legitimate authority. The setting—'they did eat bread together in Mizpah'—emphasizes the betrayal: Ishmael accepted G...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 41:1
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“[to wit]”
“my own familiar friend”
“and lived with him among the people who were left in the land.”
“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence”
“she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.”
“but with ones who take advice is wisdom.”
“behold”
“and made a covenant with him; he also brought him under an oath”
“that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah”
“Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him quietly”