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Jeremiah 41:6 · KJV

"And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah went forth from Mizpah to meet them, weeping all along as he went: and it came to pass, as he met them, he said unto them, Come to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4And it came to pass the second day after he had slain Gedaliah, and no man knew it,
5That there came certain from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria, even fourscore men, having their beards shaven, and their clothes rent, and having cut themselves, with offerings and incense in their hand, to bring them to the house of the LORD.
6And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah went forth from Mizpah to meet them, weeping all along as he went: and it came to pass, as he met them, he said unto them, Come to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam.
7And it was so, when they came into the midst of the city, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah slew them, and cast them into the midst of the pit, he, and the men that were with him.
8But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to those in grief?

2

What does it mean for you to show compassion?

3

When have you felt the weight of sorrow for others?

Life Application

grief

Reach out to someone who is mourning and offer your support.

relationships

Practice empathy in your interactions, especially with those who are hurting.

People in This Verse

Ishmael son of NethaniahOT

Ishmael was a member of the royal family who opposed Gedaliah's leadership. His actions reflect the internal conflicts faced by the Jewish people during the exile.

First appearance: 2 Kings 25:25

Places in This Verse

Mizpah

Mizpah was a city in Benjamin, serving as a refuge for those fleeing Jerusalem after its destruction.

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