Jeremiah 40:5
The Scripture
(5) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the prophet Jeremiah describes the mighty deeds of the temple and the people, warning them that God will bring disaster if they do not repent. He also recounts the fall of the temple and the exile, emphasizing God's judgment and the need for faithfulness.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 39:14Jeremiah 41:2II Kings 25:22II Kings 25:23II Kings 25:24Jeremiah 26:24II Kings 22:12II Kings 22:14II Chronicles 34:20Jeremiah 40:4Jeremiah 15:11Ezra 7:6
Related verses (shared words)
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