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Jeremiah 41:1 Cross-References

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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

People Mentioned

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)
E
Elishamafather of Nethaniah (2KI 25:25)
G
Gedaliahson of Ahikam, appointed King of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar (2KI 25:22)
A
Ahikamson of Shaphan (2KI 22:12)

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

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