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Jeremiah 40:14 · KJV

"And said unto him, Dost thou certainly know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay thee? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them not."

King James Version

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Passage Context

12Even all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, unto Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits very much.
13Moreover Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were in the fields, came to Gedaliah to Mizpah,
14And said unto him, Dost thou certainly know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay thee? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them not.
15Then Johanan the son of Kareah spake to Gedaliah in Mizpah secretly, saying, Let me go, I pray thee, and I will slay Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and no man shall know it: wherefore should he slay thee, that all the Jews which are gathered unto thee should be scattered, and the remnant in Judah perish?
16But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said unto Johanan the son of Kareah, Thou shalt not do this thing: for thou speakest falsely of Ishmael.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle warnings from others?

2

What does it mean for you to trust in leadership?

3

When have you ignored advice that later proved wise?

Life Application

relationships

Be open to the counsel of trusted friends, especially when making important decisions.

faith

Reflect on how you discern truth from falsehood in your spiritual journey.

People in This Verse

GedaliahOT

Gedaliah was appointed governor of Judah by the Babylonians after the fall of Jerusalem. His assassination marked a significant moment of instability for the remnant of Judah.

First appearance: 2 Kings 25:22

IshmaelOT

The son of Nethaniah, who is sent to assassinate Gedaliah, representing the internal strife within the remnant.

First appearance: Jeremiah 40:8

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