Jeremiah 40:5

Translations

Modern

But before Jeremiah turned to go, Nebuzaradan added, “Return to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has appointed over the cities of Judah, and stay with him among the people, or go anywhere else that seems right.” Then the captain of the guard gave him a ration and a gift and released him.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And while he had not turned again: “And You may return to Gedaliah son of Ahikam son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has appointed over the cities of Judah, and you may dwell with him in the midst of the people or go to wherever is upright for you to go.” And the captain of the guards gave rations to him, and a present, and he sent him away.

Latin

…et mecum noli venire, sed habita apud Godoliam filium Ahicam filii Saphan, quem præposuit rex Babylonis civitatibus Juda: habita ergo cum eo in medio populi: vel quocumque placuerit tibi ut vadas, vade. Dedit quoque ei magister militiæ cibaria et munuscula, et dimisit eum.

Original

Hebrew

English

But before Jeremiah turned to go, Nebuzaradan added, “Return to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has appointed over the cities of Judah, and stay with him among the people, or go anywhere else that seems right.” Then the captain of the guard gave him a ration and a gift and released him.

Notes

Jeremiah 40:1–6

This passage explains what happened to Jeremiah right after Jerusalem fell.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah God Protects His Servant

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

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People

Ahikam: Son of Shaphan, protected Jeremiah from death Gedaliah: Appointed governor of Judah by Babylonians; assassinated by Ishmael Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Shaphan: Scribe during the reign of King Josiah

Places

Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel

Glossary

Ahikam Book of Jeremiah Governor Shaphan

Topics

Ahikam: Son of Shaphan Gedaliah: Jeremiah Committed to the Care of Liberality: Nebuzaradan Nebuzaradan (Nebuzar-Adan): Protects Jeremiah Presents were Given: On Sending Away Friends Shaphan: The Father of Ahikam and the Grandfather of Gedaliah Travellers: Friends of Often Supplied Them with Provision

Jeremiah 40:5

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