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Jeremiah 40:9 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7Now when all the captains of the forces which were in the fields, even they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed unto him men, and women, and children, and of the poor of the land, of them that were not carried away captive to Babylon;
8Then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men.
9And 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.
10As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah to serve the Chaldeans, which will come unto us: but ye, gather ye wine, and summer fruits, and oil, and put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that ye have taken.
11Likewise when all the Jews that were in Moab, and among the Ammonites, and in Edom, and that were in all the countries, heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant of Judah, and that he had set over them Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan;

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to leadership during times of crisis?

2

What does it mean for you to serve others?

3

When have you felt fear in following a leader?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you can support leaders in your community, especially during challenging times.

faith

Reflect on your role in serving others and how that impacts your faith 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

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