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They were afraid of them because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed as governor over the land. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/41.htm">New Living Translation</a> They were afraid of what the Babylonians would do when they heard that Ishmael had killed Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonian king. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/41.htm">English Standard Version</a> because of the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> to escape the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of the Chaldeans because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/41.htm">King James Bible</a> Because of the Chaldeans: for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor in the land. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/41.htm">New King James Version</a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had murdered Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor in the land. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, since Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had struck and killed Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/41.htm">NASB 1995</a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, since Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, since Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, since Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had killed Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed [governor] over the land [and whose death the king might avenge]. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> away from the Chaldeans. For they feared them because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> away from the Chaldeans. For they feared them because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed in the land. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/41.htm">American Standard Version</a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor over the land. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/41.htm">English Revised Version</a> because of the Chaldeans: for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor over the land. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They were afraid of the Babylonians because Ishmael had killed Gedaliah whom the king of Babylon had appointed to govern the land. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/41.htm">International Standard Version</a> because of the Chaldeans. They were afraid of the Chaldeans because Nethaniah's son Ishmael had killed Ahikam's son Gedaliah, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> to escape the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of the Chaldeans because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/net/jeremiah/41.htm">NET Bible</a> They were afraid of what the Babylonians might do because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed to govern the country. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had killed Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor over the land. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Because of the Chaldeans: for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor in the land. <a href="/web/jeremiah/41.htm">World English Bible</a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had killed Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor over the land. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> from the presence of the Chaldeans, for they have been afraid of them, for Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> from the presence of the Chaldeans, for they have been afraid of them, for Ishmael son of Nethaniah had smitten Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> From the face of the Chaldean: for they were afraid from their face, because Ishmael son of Nethaniah, struck Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babel appointed over the land.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> From the face of the Chaldeans: for they were afraid of them, because Ismahel the son of Nathanias had slain Godolias the son of Ahicam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor in the land of Juda. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> away from the face of the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of them, because Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, had struck down Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor in the land of Judah. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/41.htm">New American Bible</a> They were afraid of the Chaldeans, because Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, had slain Gedaliah, son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had set over the land. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had killed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> From before the Chaldeans, for they were afraid of them, because Ishmayl, son of Nethaniah, killed Gedaliah, son of Akhiqam, whom the King of Babel had authorized in the land of Judea <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> because of the Chaldeans; for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor over the land. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> for they were afraid of them, because Ismael had smitten Godolias, whom the king of Babylon made governor in the land. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=12787" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/41.htm">Johanan Rescues the Captives</a> …17And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt 18<a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">to escape</a> <a href="/hebrew/3778.htm" title="3778: hak·kaś·dîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- A region of S. Bab. and its inhab. (occasionally with enclitic) Kasdiymah; towards the Kasdites.">the Chaldeans.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: yā·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">they were afraid</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê·hem (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">of the Chaldeans</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3458.htm" title="3458: yiš·mā·‘êl (N-proper-ms) -- From shama' and 'el; God will hear; Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites.">Ishmael</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5418.htm" title="5418: nə·ṯan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Nthanyahuw; from nathan and Yahh; given of Jah; Nethanjah, the name of four Israelites.">of Nethaniah</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·kāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">had struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/1436.htm" title="1436: gə·ḏal·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Gdalyahuw; from gadal and Yahh; Jah has become great; Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites.">Gedaliah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/296.htm" title="296: ’ă·ḥî·qām (N-proper-ms) -- My brother has arisen, an Isr. From 'ach and quwm; brother of rising; Achikam, an Israelite.">of Ahikam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/894.htm" title="894: bā·ḇel (N-proper-fs) -- From balal; confusion; Babel, including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire.">of Babylon</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: hip̄·qîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">had appointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">over the land.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/25-26.htm">2 Kings 25:26</a> Then all the people small and great, together with the commanders of the army, arose and fled to Egypt for fear of the Chaldeans. <a href="/jeremiah/40-11.htm">Jeremiah 40:11-12</a> When all the Jews in Moab, Ammon, Edom, and all the other lands heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant in Judah and had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, over them, / they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit. <a href="/jeremiah/42-14.htm">Jeremiah 42:14-16</a> and if you say, ‘No, but we will go to the land of Egypt and live there, where we will not see war or hear the sound of the ram’s horn or hunger for bread,’ / then hear the word of the LORD, O remnant of Judah! This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you are determined to go to Egypt and reside there, / then the sword you fear will overtake you there, and the famine you dread will follow on your heels into Egypt, and you will die there. <a href="/jeremiah/43-2.htm">Jeremiah 43:2-7</a> Azariah son of Hoshaiah, Johanan son of Kareah, and all the arrogant men said to Jeremiah, “You are lying! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, ‘You must not go to Egypt to reside there.’ / Rather, Baruch son of Neriah is inciting you against us to deliver us into the hands of the Chaldeans, so that they may put us to death or exile us to Babylon!” / So Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces disobeyed the command of the LORD to stay in the land of Judah. ... <a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-3</a> “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. <a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a> Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. <a href="/hosea/7-11.htm">Hosea 7:11</a> So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria. <a href="/ezekiel/29-6.htm">Ezekiel 29:6-7</a> Then all the people of Egypt will know that I am the LORD. For you were only a staff of reeds to the house of Israel. / When Israel took hold of you with their hands, you splintered, tearing all their shoulders; when they leaned on you, you broke, and their backs were wrenched. <a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm">Deuteronomy 17:16</a> But the king must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire more horses, for the LORD has said, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’ <a href="/2_chronicles/36-13.htm">2 Chronicles 36:13</a> He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God. But Zedekiah stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” <a href="/matthew/24-16.htm">Matthew 24:16</a> then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <a href="/acts/7-39.htm">Acts 7:39</a> But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt. <a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Acts 7:52-53</a> Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— / you who received the law ordained by angels, yet have not kept it.” <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21</a> But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Because of the Chaldeans: for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor in the land.for they.<a href="/jeremiah/42-11.htm">Jeremiah 42:11,16</a> Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid; be not afraid of him, saith the LORD: for I am with you to save you, and to deliver you from his hand… <a href="/jeremiah/43-2.htm">Jeremiah 43:2,3</a> Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there: … <a href="/2_kings/25-25.htm">2 Kings 25:25</a> But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him at Mizpah.because.<a href="/jeremiah/41-2.htm">Jeremiah 41:2</a> Then arose Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and the ten men that were with him, and smote Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan with the sword, and slew him, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.whom.<a href="/jeremiah/40-5.htm">Jeremiah 40:5</a> Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also 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 convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/40-9.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Ahikam</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-16.htm">Ahi'kam</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-25.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-2.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-9.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-3.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-9.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-8.htm">Death</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-18.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-11.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Gedaliah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-6.htm">Gedali'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-2.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-15.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Nethaniah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-15.htm">Nethani'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-15.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-3.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/42-11.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Ahikam</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Ahi'kam</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-17.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-11.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-3.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-3.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-3.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-16.htm">Death</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-17.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-16.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-6.htm">Gedaliah</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-1.htm">Gedali'ah</a> <a href="/daniel/2-48.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-10.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-23.htm">Nethaniah</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-25.htm">Nethani'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-3.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-46.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-4.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-2.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 41</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/41-1.htm">Ishmael, treacherously killing Gedaliah and others, </a> 7. <a href="/jeremiah/41-7.htm">purposes with the residue to flee unto the Ammonites.</a> 11. <a href="/jeremiah/41-11.htm">Johanan rescues the captives, and is minded to flee into Egypt.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/41.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/41.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>to escape the Chaldeans The Chaldeans, often synonymous with the Babylonians, were a dominant power in the ancient Near East during the time of Jeremiah. Their empire, under King Nebuchadnezzar II, had conquered Jerusalem and taken many Israelites into exile. The fear of the Chaldeans was well-founded, as they were known for their military prowess and harsh treatment of conquered peoples. The Israelites' desire to escape reflects their desperation and the oppressive nature of Babylonian rule. This phrase highlights the ongoing tension and instability in the region following the Babylonian conquest.For they were afraid of the Chaldeans The fear of the Chaldeans was pervasive among the remaining inhabitants of Judah. This fear was not only due to their military might but also because of the political repercussions of any insurrection or perceived disloyalty. The Chaldeans had already destroyed Jerusalem and the temple, and any further rebellion could lead to even harsher reprisals. This fear is a recurring theme in the book of Jeremiah, where the prophet often warns of the consequences of disobedience to God and the futility of resisting Babylonian authority without divine sanction.because Ishmael son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam Ishmael's assassination of Gedaliah was a significant event that destabilized the region further. Gedaliah had been appointed by the Babylonians as governor over the remnant in Judah, and his murder was a direct challenge to Babylonian authority. This act of violence not only incited fear among the people but also disrupted any semblance of order that had been established. The assassination can be seen as a catalyst for the further scattering of the Jewish people and a deepening of their plight.whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land Gedaliah's appointment by the Babylonian king was intended to establish a measure of peace and stability in the conquered territory. As a governor, Gedaliah was expected to manage the affairs of the land and ensure loyalty to Babylon. His role was crucial in maintaining a balance between the demands of the Babylonian empire and the needs of the local population. The appointment of a local leader was a common practice in ancient empires to facilitate governance and reduce the likelihood of rebellion. However, the assassination of Gedaliah undermined this strategy and led to further chaos and fear among the people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/ishmael_son_of_nethaniah.htm">Ishmael son of Nethaniah</a> A member of the royal family and one of the captains of the forces who assassinated Gedaliah. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gedaliah_son_of_ahikam.htm">Gedaliah son of Ahikam</a> Appointed by the king of Babylon as governor over the cities of Judah after the fall of Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/c/chaldeans.htm">Chaldeans</a> Another name for the Babylonians, who were the ruling power in the region at the time. 4. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_babylon.htm">King of Babylon</a> Refers to Nebuchadnezzar II, who had conquered Jerusalem and appointed Gedaliah as governor. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mizpah.htm">Mizpah</a> The location where Gedaliah was assassinated, serving as a center of governance under Babylonian rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ignoring_warnings.htm">The Consequences of Ignoring Warnings</a> Gedaliah's assassination was a direct result of ignoring warnings about Ishmael's intentions. This teaches the importance of heeding wise counsel and being vigilant. <a href="/topical/f/fear_as_a_motivator.htm">Fear as a Motivator</a> The fear of the Chaldeans led the people to flee, demonstrating how fear can drive us to make hasty and potentially unwise decisions. Christians are encouraged to seek God's guidance rather than act out of fear. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> Gedaliah's role as a leader appointed by Babylon highlights the responsibilities of leadership and the impact of leaders' decisions on their followers. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Despite political turmoil and fear, believers are reminded to trust in God's sovereignty and His plans, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_sin_and_rebellion.htm">The Impact of Sin and Rebellion</a> Ishmael's actions were rooted in rebellion and personal ambition, showing how sin can disrupt communities and lead to widespread fear and chaos.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 41</a> <a href="/q/why_is_ishmael's_royal_lineage_unclear.htm">If Ishmael was a descendant of the royal line, why is there scant genealogical or historical corroboration for his ancestry? (Jeremiah 41)</a> <a href="/q/how_confirm_ishmael's_act_in_jeremiah_41.htm">If there is no external record or archaeological evidence for Ishmael's assassination of Gedaliah, how can we confirm its historicity? (Jeremiah 41:1-3)</a> <a href="/q/why_no_babylonian_response_in_jer._41_4-10.htm">Why does the biblical text not describe any Babylonians intervening or retaliating, given their regional power at the time? (Jeremiah 41:4-10)</a> <a href="/q/who_was_gedaliah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Gedaliah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - Because of the Chaldeans. They were afraid of being held responsible for the crime of Ishmael. And they had good reason for their alarm, as the Chaldeans would naturally look upon Ishmael as the representative of the Davidic dynasty, and the heir of that dynasty's claims to the loyalty of the Jews. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>to escape מִפְּנֵי֙ (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the Chaldeans. הַכַּשְׂדִּ֔ים (hak·kaś·dîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab For כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they were afraid יָרְא֖וּ (yā·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten of [the Chaldeans] מִפְּנֵיהֶ֑ם (mip·pə·nê·hem) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Ishmael יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל (yiš·mā·‘êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3458.htm">Strong's 3458: </a> Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Nethaniah נְתַנְיָ֗ה (nə·ṯan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5418.htm">Strong's 5418: </a> Nethaniah -- 'given of Yah', the name of several Israelites had struck down הִכָּ֞ה (hik·kāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike Gedaliah גְּדַלְיָ֙הוּ֙ (gə·ḏal·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1436.htm">Strong's 1436: </a> Gedaliah -- 'Yah is great', three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Ahikam, אֲחִיקָ֔ם (’ă·ḥî·qām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_296.htm">Strong's 296: </a> Ahikam -- 'my brother has arisen', an Israelite whom אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Babylon בָּבֶ֖ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_894.htm">Strong's 894: </a> Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city had appointed הִפְקִ֥יד (hip̄·qîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit over the land. בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Jeremiah 41:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-18.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 41:18 Because of the Chaldeans (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/41-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 41:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 41:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/42-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 42:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 42:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>