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Jeremiah 40:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 40:14

Verse 14 of 16

Scripture focus

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.

Jeremiah 40:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 40:14

Theological / Devotional

Dost thou certainly know? The king of the Ammonites had been in league with Zedekiah against the Babylonians (ch. 27:3). If he dared not resist Nebuchadnezzar openly, he still hoped through the instrumentality of Ishmael to accomplish his purpose. Johanan learned of the plot, and in fidelity to his new protector warned Gedaliah; but in vain, for the latter, in guileless trustfulness, refused to believe in Ishmael’s guilt (see v. 16).

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