Jeremiah 40:9

Translations

Modern

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well with you.

Traditional

And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan sware unto them and to their men, saying, Fear not to serve the Chaldeans: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.

Literal

And Gedaliah son of Ahikam son of Shaphan took an oath before them and before their men, saying: “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans; dwell in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well with you.

Latin

Et juravit eis Godolias filius Ahicam filii Saphan, et comitibus eorum, dicens: Nolite timere servire Chaldæis: habitate in terra, et servite regi Babylonis, et bene erit vobis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well with you.

Notes

Jeremiah 40:9–10

Gedaliah tried to convince the Judean fighters that living peacefully under Babylonian rule would lead to prosperity.

Jeremiah 40:7–12

The new government was organized under Gedaliah, who came from a high-ranking family. His grandfather, Shaphan, had given King Josiah the scroll of the law that started a reformation (2 Kings 22:10). Gedaliah’s father, Ahikam, held a high position among Jehoiakim’s officials and saved Jeremiah’s life (Jeremiah 26:24).

Theme notes and profiles

Baruch Jeremiah

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Jeremiah 27:11
But the nation that will put its neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him, I will leave in its own land, to cultivate it and reside in it, declares the LORD.”
Jeremiah 38:17–20
Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “This is what the LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you indeed surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then you will live, this city will not be burned down, and you and your household will survive.
1 Samuel 20:16–17
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.”
2 Kings 25:24
And Gedaliah took an oath before them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid of the servants of the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.”
Psalm 37:3
Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
Genesis 49:15
He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.
Psalm 128:2
For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours.

Parallels

2 Kings 25:22–24

People

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

Places

Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel Chaldea: Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom

Glossary

Ahikam Book of Jeremiah Gedaliah Johanan Kareah Nethaniah Shaphan

Topics

Ahikam: Son of Shaphan Ishmael: Assassinated Gedaliah, Governor of Judah Under King of Babylon, and Takes Many Jews Captive Israel, Prophecies Concerning: The Poorest of the People Were Left to Occupy the Country Mizpah: Temporarily the Capitol of the Country After the People of Israel had been Carried Away Captive Oath: Gedaliah Confirms his Word By Prophecies Concerning Israel: Gedaliah's Adminstration Was Favorable to the People Shaphan: The Father of Ahikam and the Grandfather of Gedaliah

Jeremiah 40:9

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