1 The word which came to Jeremiah from Jehovah, after that Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him being bound in chains among all the captives of Jerusalem and Judah, that were carried away captive unto Babylon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that came to Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- from Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- that Nebuzar–adan H5018 (נְבוּזַרְאֲדָן) — Nebuzaradan, a Babylonian general
- the captain H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- of the guard H2876 (טַבָּח) — properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)
- had let him go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- from Ramah H7414 (רָמָה) — Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine
- when he had taken H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- him being bound H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- in chains H246 (אֲזִקִּים) — manacles
- among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- all that were carried away captive H1546 (גָּלוּת) — captivity; concretely, exiles (collectively)
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- which were carried away captive H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- unto Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
2 And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said unto him, Jehovah thy God pronounced this evil upon this place;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the captain H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- of the guard H2876 (טַבָּח) — properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath pronounced H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- this evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- upon this place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
3 and Jehovah hath brought it, and done according as he spake: because ye have sinned against Jehovah, and have not obeyed his voice, therefore this thing is come upon you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- according as he hath said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- because ye have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and have not obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- his voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- therefore this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
4 And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which are upon thy hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come, and I will look well unto thee; but if it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land is before thee; whither it seemeth good and right unto thee to go, thither go.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now, behold, I loose H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- thee this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- from the chains H246 (אֲזִקִּים) — manacles
- upon thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- If it seem good H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- If it seem good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- unto thee to come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- with me into Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and I will look well H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and I will look well H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- unto thee: but if it seem ill H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- unto thee: but if it seem ill H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- forbear H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
- behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee: whither it seemeth H413 (אֵל) — near, with or among; often in general, to
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and convenient H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and convenient H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- for thee to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- thither go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
5 Now while he was not yet gone back, Go back then, said he, 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 right unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a present, and let him go.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now while he was not yet gone back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- Go back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- also to Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahikam H296 (אֲחִיקָם) — Achikam, an Israelite
- of Shaphan H8227 (שָׁפָן) — a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e. probably the hyrax
- whom the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- hath made governor H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- over the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- with him among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- or go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- wheresoever it seemeth convenient H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- wheresoever it seemeth convenient H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- unto thee to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- So the captain H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- of the guard H2876 (טַבָּח) — properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him victuals H737 (אֲרֻחָה) — a ration of food
- and a reward H4864 (מַשְׂאֵת) — properly, (abstractly) a raising (as of the hands in prayer), or rising (of flame); figuratively, an utterance; concretely, a beacon (as raised); a present (as…
- and let him go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
6 Then went Jeremiah unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah, and dwelt with him among the people that were left in the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- unto Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahikam H296 (אֲחִיקָם) — Achikam, an Israelite
- to Mizpah H4708 (מִצְפֶּה) — Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine
- and dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- with him among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that were left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
7 Now when all the captains of the forces that 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 poorest of the land, of them that were not carried away captive to Babylon;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now when all the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the forces H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- in the fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- they and their men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- that the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- had made Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahikam H296 (אֲחִיקָם) — Achikam, an Israelite
- governor H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and had committed H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- unto him men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- and women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and children H2945 (טַף) — a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)
- and of the poor H1803 (דַּלָּה) — properly, something dangling, i.e. a loose thread or hair; figuratively, indigent
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of them that were not carried away captive H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- to Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
8 then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, to wit, 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 the Maacathite, they and their men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- to Mizpah H4708 (מִצְפֶּה) — Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine
- even Ishmael H3458 (יִשְׁמָעֵאל) — Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nethaniah H5418 (נְתַנְיָה) — Nethanjah, the name of four Israelites
- and Johanan H3110 (יוֹחָנָן) — Jochanan, the name of nine Israelites
- and Jonathan H3129 (יוֹנָתָן) — Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Kareah H7143 (קָרֵחַ) — Kareach, an Israelite
- and Seraiah H8304 (שְׂרָיָה) — Serajah, the name of nine Israelites
- of Tanhumeth H8576 (תַּנְחֻמֶת) — Tanchumeth, an Israelite
- and the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ephai H5778 (עוֹפַי) — Ephai, an Israelite
- the Netophathite H5200 (נְטֹפָתִי) — a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah
- and Jezaniah H3153 (יְזַנְיָה) — Jezanjah, an Israelite
- of a Maachathite H4602 (מַעֲכָתִי) — a Maakathite, or inhabitant of Maakah
- they and their men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
9 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahikam H296 (אֲחִיקָם) — Achikam, an Israelite
- of Shaphan H8227 (שָׁפָן) — a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e. probably the hyrax
- sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto them and to their men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not to serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- dwell in H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- and it shall be well H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
10 As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah, to stand before the Chaldeans that shall 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As for me, behold, I will dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- at Mizpah H4709 (מִצְפָּה) — Mitspah, the name of two places in Palestine
- to serve H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- to serve H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- which will come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto us: but ye, gather H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- ye wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- and summer fruits H7019 (קַיִץ) — harvest (as the crop), whether the product (grain or fruit) or the (dry) season
- and oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- and put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- in your vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- and dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in your cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- that ye have taken H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
11 Likewise when all the Jews that were in Moab, and among the children of Ammon, 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;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Likewise when all the Jews H3064 (יְהוּדִי) — a Jehudite (i.e. Judaite or Jew), or descendant of Jehudah (i.e. Judah)
- in Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- and among the Ammonites H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- and in Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- in all the countries H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- that the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- had left H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- a remnant H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and that he had set H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- over them Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahikam H296 (אֲחִיקָם) — Achikam, an Israelite
- of Shaphan H8227 (שָׁפָן) — a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e. probably the hyrax
12 then 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even all the Jews H3064 (יְהוּדִי) — a Jehudite (i.e. Judaite or Jew), or descendant of Jehudah (i.e. Judah)
- returned out H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- of all places H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- whither they were driven H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- to Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- unto Mizpah H4708 (מִצְפֶּה) — Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine
- and gathered H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- and summer fruits H7019 (קַיִץ) — harvest (as the crop), whether the product (grain or fruit) or the (dry) season
- very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
13 Moreover Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were in the fields, came to Gedaliah to Mizpah,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover Johanan H3110 (יוֹחָנָן) — Jochanan, the name of nine Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Kareah H7143 (קָרֵחַ) — Kareach, an Israelite
- and all the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the forces H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- in the fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- to Mizpah H4708 (מִצְפֶּה) — Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine
14 and said unto him, Dost thou know that Baalis the king of the children of Ammon hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to take thy life? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Dost thou certainly H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that Baalis H1185 (בַּעֲלִיס) — Baalis, an Ammonitish king
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the Ammonites H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- of the Ammonites H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- hath sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- Ishmael H3458 (יִשְׁמָעֵאל) — Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nethaniah H5418 (נְתַנְיָה) — Nethanjah, the name of four Israelites
- to slay H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- to slay H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- thee? But Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- of Ahikam H296 (אֲחִיקָם) — Achikam, an Israelite
- believed H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
15 Then 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 take thy life, that all the Jews that are gathered unto thee should be scattered, and the remnant of Judah perish?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Johanan H3110 (יוֹחָנָן) — Jochanan, the name of nine Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Kareah H7143 (קָרֵחַ) — Kareach, an Israelite
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- in Mizpah H4709 (מִצְפָּה) — Mitspah, the name of two places in Palestine
- secretly H5643 (סֵתֶר) — a cover (in a good or a bad, a literal or a figurative sense)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let me go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- I pray thee, and I will slay H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- Ishmael H3458 (יִשְׁמָעֵאל) — Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites
- of Nethaniah H5418 (נְתַנְיָה) — Nethanjah, the name of four Israelites
- and no man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- shall know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- wherefore should he slay H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- wherefore should he slay H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- thee, that all the Jews H3064 (יְהוּדִי) — a Jehudite (i.e. Judaite or Jew), or descendant of Jehudah (i.e. Judah)
- which are gathered H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- unto thee should be scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
- and the remnant H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
- in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
16 But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said unto Johanan the son of Kareah, Thou shalt not do this thing; for thou speakest falsely of Ishmael.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahikam H296 (אֲחִיקָם) — Achikam, an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Johanan H3110 (יוֹחָנָן) — Jochanan, the name of nine Israelites
- of Kareah H7143 (קָרֵחַ) — Kareach, an Israelite
- Thou shalt not do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- for thou speakest H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- falsely H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- of Ishmael H3458 (יִשְׁמָעֵאל) — Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites