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Jeremiah 41:9 · KJV

"Now the pit wherein Ishmael had cast all the dead bodies of the men, whom he had slain because of Gedaliah, was it which Asa the king had made for fear of Baasha king of Israel: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with them that were slain."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
9Now the pit wherein Ishmael had cast all the dead bodies of the men, whom he had slain because of Gedaliah, was it which Asa the king had made for fear of Baasha king of Israel: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with them that were slain.
10Then Ishmael carried away captive all the residue of the people that were in Mizpah, even the king's daughters, and all the people that remained in Mizpah, whom Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away captive, and departed to go over to the Ammonites.
11But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done,

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Reflection Questions

1

What does violence in history teach us about humanity?

2

How do you respond to injustice in your community?

3

When have you felt the consequences of conflict?

Life Application

justice

Advocate for peace in your community and seek to resolve conflicts non-violently.

history

Learn from past conflicts to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

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 strategic location during the post-exilic period, often associated with gatherings of the Jewish remnant.

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