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◄ Jeremiah 41:1►
New International Version
In the seventh month Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was of royal blood and had been one of the king’s officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah. While they were eating together there,

New Living Translation
But in midautumn of that year, Ishmael son of Nethaniah and grandson of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family and had been one of the king’s high officials, went to Mizpah with ten men to meet Gedaliah. While they were eating together,

English Standard Version
In the seventh month, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal family, one of the chief officers of the king, came with ten men to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. As they ate bread together there at Mizpah,

Berean Standard Bible
In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah, and they ate a meal together there.

King James Bible
Now it came to pass in the seventh month,that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.

New King James Version
Now it came to pass in the seventh monththat Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family and of the officers of the king, came with ten men to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. And there they ate bread together in Mizpah.

New American Standard Bible
Now in the seventh month Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family andone of the chief officers of the king, along with ten men, came to Mizpah to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam. While they were eating bread together there in Mizpah,

NASB 1995
In the seventh month Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family and one of the chief officers of the king, along with ten men, came to Mizpah to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam. While they were eating bread together there in Mizpah,

NASB 1977
Now it came about in the seventh month that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family andone of the chief officers of the king, along with ten men, came to Mizpah to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam. While they were eating bread together there in Mizpah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal seed andone of the chief officers of the king, along with ten men, came to Mizpah to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam. And they were eating bread together there in Mizpah.

Amplified Bible
Now in the seventh month Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family [of David] and one of the princes of the king, came [at the instigation of the Ammonites] with ten men to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam in Mizpah. As they were eating a meal together there in Mizpah,

Christian Standard Bible
In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah. They ate a meal together there in Mizpah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with 10 men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah. They ate a meal together there in Mizpah,

American Standard Version
Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal and one of the chief officers of the king, and ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.

Contemporary English Version
But in the seventh month, Ishmael came to Mizpah with ten of his soldiers. He had been one of the king's officials and was a member of the royal family. Ishmael and his men were invited to eat with Gedaliah.

English Revised Version
Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and one of the chief officers of the king, and ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In the seventh month Ishmael (son of Nethaniah and grandson of Elishama, a descendant of the royal family and of the king's officers) went with ten men to Gedaliah, son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. As they ate together at Mizpah,

Good News Translation
In the seventh month of that year, Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah and grandson of Elishama, a member of the royal family and one of the king's chief officers, went to Mizpah with ten men to see Governor Gedaliah. While they were all eating a meal together,

International Standard Version
In the seventh month, Nethaniah's son Ishmael, the grandson of Elishama, a member of the royal family and one of the chief officers of the king, came to Ahikam's son Gedaliah at Mizpah, along with ten men. While they were dining together there at Mizpah,

NET Bible
But in the seventh month Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah and grandson of Elishama who was a member of the royal family and had been one of Zedekiah's chief officers, came with ten of his men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah. While they were eating a meal together with him there at Mizpah,

New Heart English Bible
Now it happened in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family and one of the chief officers of the king, and ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they ate bread together in Mizpah.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they ate bread together in Mizpah.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah, and they ate a meal together there.

World English Bible
Now in the seventh month, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal offspring and one of the chief officers of the king, and ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they ate bread together in Mizpah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, in the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal seed, and of the chiefs of the king, and ten men with him, have come to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, to Mizpah, and there they eat bread together in Mizpah.

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, in the seventh month, come hath Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and of the chiefs of the king, and ten men with him, unto Gedaliah son of Ahikam, to Mizpah, and they eat there bread together in Mizpah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be in the seventh month, came Ishmael son of Nethaniah son of Elishama, from the seed of the kingdom, and the chiefs of the king, and ten men with him, to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, to Mizpeh, and there will they eat bread together in Mizpeh.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ismahel the son of Nathanias, the son of Elisama of the royal blood, and the nobles of the king, and ten men with him, came to Godolias the son of Ahicam into Masphath: and they ate bread there together in Masphath.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it happened that, in the seventh month, Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama of royal descent, with the nobles of the king, and accompanied by ten men, went to Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. And they ate bread together there, in Mizpah.

New American Bible
In the seventh month, Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of royal descent, one of the king’s nobles, came with ten men to Gedaliah, son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. While they were together at table in Mizpah,

New Revised Standard Version
In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah son of Elishama, of the royal family, one of the chief officers of the king, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. As they ate bread together there at Mizpah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
NOW it came to pass in the seventh month that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, and twenty men with him came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in the seventh month, Ishmayl, son of Nethaniah, son of Ishmayl, of the seed of the kingdom, and the Princes of the King and twenty men with him came to Gedaliah, son of Akhiqam, at Metspaya, and they ate bread there together in Metspaya
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and one of the chief officers of the king, and ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Now it came to pass in the seventh month that Ismael the son of Nathanias the son of Eleasa of the seed royal, came, and ten men with him, to Godolias to Massepha: and they ate bread there together.

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Context
The Assassination of Gedaliah
1In the seventhmonth,Ishmaelsonof Nethaniah,the sonof Elishama,who was a member of the royalfamilyand one of the king’schief officers,camewithtenmentoGedaliahsonof Ahikamat Mizpah,and they atea mealtogetherthere.2Then Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the ten men who were with him got up and struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, with the sword, killing the one whom the king of Babylon had appointed to govern the land.…

Cross References
2 Kings 25:25
In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family, came with ten men and struck down and killed Gedaliah, along with the Judeans and Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah.

Jeremiah 40:14
and said to him, “Are you aware that Baalis king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them.

Jeremiah 40:8
they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maacathite—they and their men.

2 Samuel 3:27
When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.

2 Samuel 20:9-10
“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.

2 Kings 10:18-19
Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot. / Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal.

2 Kings 11:1
When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs.

2 Kings 25:23
When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men.

2 Chronicles 23:13-15
And she looked and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!” / And Jehoiada the priest sent out the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, saying, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” / So they seized Athaliah as she reached the entrance of the Horse Gate on the palace grounds, and there they put her to death.

Matthew 26:14-16
Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Mark 14:10-11
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Luke 22:3-6
Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ...

John 13:2
The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.

John 13:27-30
And when Judas had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to Judas, “What you are about to do, do quickly.” / But no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him. / Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor. ...

Acts 5:36-37
Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. / After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.


Treasury of Scripture

Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.

the seventh month.

Jeremiah 8:19
Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country:Is not the LORD in Zion?is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images,and with strange vanities?

Jeremiah 39:2
And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninthday of the month, the city was broken up.

Jeremiah 52:6
And in the fourth month, in the ninthday of the month, the famine was sore in the city, so that there was no bread for the people of the land.

Ishmael.

Jeremiah 40:6,8
Then went Jeremiah unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and dwelt with him among the people that were left in the land…

Elishama.

Jeremiah 36:12,20
Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there,even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes…

of the.

Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advisedis wisdom.

Proverbs 27:4
Wrathis cruel, and angeris outrageous; but whois able to stand before envy?

James 4:1-3
From whencecome wars and fightings among you?come they not hence,even of your lusts that war in your members? …

seed.

2 Kings 11:1
And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.

2 Chronicles 22:10
But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah.

Ezekiel 17:13
And hath taken of the king's seed, and made a covenant with him, and hath taken an oath of him: he hath also taken the mighty of the land:

they did.

Jeremiah 40:14-16
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…

2 Samuel 3:27
And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifthrib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

2 Samuel 20:9,10
And Joab said to Amasa,Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him…

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Jeremiah 41
1.Ishmael, treacherously killing Gedaliah and others,
7.purposes with the residue to flee unto the Ammonites.
11.Johanan rescues the captives, and is minded to flee into Egypt.














In the seventh month
The seventh month in the Hebrew calendar is Tishri, which corresponds to September-October in the Gregorian calendar. This month is significant in Jewish tradition, as it includes important festivals such as the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). These festivals are times of reflection, repentance, and celebration, which adds a layer of irony to the treacherous events that unfold in this chapter.

Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama
Ishmael is identified as the son of Nethaniah and the grandson of Elishama. Elishama may have been a scribe or a notable figure in the royal court, as the name appears in other contexts within the royal administration (Jeremiah 36:12). Ishmael's lineage suggests he had a legitimate claim to leadership and was possibly motivated by political ambition.

who was a member of the royal family
Being of royal descent, Ishmael had a vested interest in the political landscape of Judah. His royal lineage implies a connection to the house of David, which may have fueled his resentment towards Gedaliah, who was appointed governor by the Babylonians rather than being of royal blood.

and one of the king’s chief officers
This designation indicates that Ishmael held a significant position within the Judean hierarchy, possibly under King Zedekiah. His status as a chief officer suggests he had military experience and influence, which he could leverage to gather support for his cause.

came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah
Gedaliah was appointed governor over the remnant of Judah by the Babylonians after the fall of Jerusalem. Mizpah served as the administrative center under Gedaliah's governance. The presence of ten men with Ishmael indicates a premeditated plan, as ten is often a number associated with completeness or a quorum in Jewish tradition.

and they ate a meal together there
Sharing a meal in ancient Near Eastern culture was a sign of fellowship and trust. This act of hospitality by Gedaliah towards Ishmael and his men underscores the treachery of Ishmael's subsequent actions. The meal setting is reminiscent of other biblical narratives where betrayal follows a shared meal, such as Judas betraying Jesus after the Last Supper (Matthew 26:20-25).

Persons / Places / Events
1.Ishmael son of Nethaniah
A man of royal descent, possibly a member of the Davidic line, who was one of the king's officers. His actions in this chapter are pivotal, as he leads a conspiracy against Gedaliah.

2.Gedaliah son of Ahikam
Appointed by the Babylonians as governor over the remnant in Judah. He is known for his efforts to stabilize the region after the Babylonian conquest.

3.Mizpah
A significant location in the territory of Benjamin, serving as the administrative center under Gedaliah's governance after the fall of Jerusalem.

4.The Seventh Month
This time reference is significant in the Jewish calendar, often associated with important festivals and events, such as the Feast of Tabernacles.

5.The Meal
Sharing a meal in ancient Near Eastern culture was a sign of trust and fellowship, making the subsequent betrayal by Ishmael even more heinous.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Betrayal
Betrayal can have devastating effects on communities and relationships. Ishmael's actions led to further chaos and suffering in Judah.

The Importance of Discernment
Gedaliah's lack of discernment and failure to heed warnings about Ishmael's intentions serve as a cautionary tale about the need for wisdom and vigilance.

Trust in God's Sovereignty
Despite human treachery, God's plans and purposes prevail. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control, even in times of turmoil.

The Role of Leadership
Leaders are called to protect and serve their people. Gedaliah's account reminds us of the importance of wise and godly leadership.

The Power of Forgiveness
While the text does not explicitly address forgiveness, the broader biblical account encourages believers to forgive those who wrong them, reflecting Christ's forgiveness.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Jeremiah 41:1?

2.How does Jeremiah 41:1 illustrate the consequences of ignoring God's warnings?

3.What can we learn about leadership from Ishmael's actions in Jeremiah 41:1?

4.How does Jeremiah 41:1 connect with God's justice throughout the Bible?

5.How can we guard against betrayal in our own spiritual communities?

6.What steps can we take to ensure our actions align with God's will?

7.Why did Ishmael kill Gedaliah despite his appointment by the Babylonian king?

8.How does Jeremiah 41:1 reflect on the theme of betrayal in the Bible?

9.What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 41:1?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 41?

11.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)

12.If Ishmael was a descendant of the royal line, why is there scant genealogical or historical corroboration for his ancestry? (Jeremiah 41)

13.How does this account align with or contradict the parallel narrative in 2 Kings 25:22–26 regarding Gedaliah’s murder?

14.Why does the biblical text not describe any Babylonians intervening or retaliating, given their regional power at the time? (Jeremiah 41:4–10)
What Does Jeremiah 41:1 Mean
In the seventh month

This time marker comes only two full months after Jerusalem’s fall and the appointment of Gedaliah (Jeremiah 39:6-7; 40:1-5). The “seventh month” (Tishri) is loaded with national meaning—Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and the start of Tabernacles (Leviticus 23:23-34). Right when the remnant would have been seeking renewal and harvest blessing, a darker harvest was on the way. Just as2 Kings 25:25 notes, this is the precise month in which the unthinkable assassination plot unfolds, reminding us that rebellion against God’s established order always bears quick and bitter fruit.

Ishmael son of Nethaniah

Back inJeremiah 40:8 we first met Ishmael among the military leaders who submitted to Babylon’s governor. Yet the very next verses (40:13-14) expose him as a would-be traitor. His given name, “God hears,” only underscores the tragedy: a man bearing a covenant name yet deaf to God’s voice. His actions show that proximity to truth is no guarantee of obedience—echoing Judas among the twelve (John 13:18-27).

the son of Elishama

Elishama appears earlier as a royal secretary during Jehoiakim’s reign (Jeremiah 36:12). Whether the same man or a direct descendant, this link ties Ishmael to a family accustomed to influence at court. When earthly position is prized above humble faith, privilege can harden rather than help (Matthew 23:6-7).

who was a member of the royal family

Ishmael’s Davidic bloodline (2 Kings 25:25) fed his ambition. God had promised “the throne of David” (Jeremiah 33:17); yet instead of submitting to God’s timing, Ishmael grasped for power in his own strength—an echo of Absalom (2 Samuel 15:1-6). Scripture consistently affirms that lineage is never a substitute for allegiance.

and one of the king’s chief officers

Nebuchadnezzar’s dismantled kingdom still had pockets of authority, and Ishmael apparently retained a military title. His rank gave him access to weapons, warriors, and the confidence of unsuspecting men—similar to Joab’s trusted status before he struck Amasa (2 Samuel 20:9-10). Rank is a trust to be stewarded, never a cover for sin.

came with ten men

Ten is small enough to avoid suspicion yet large enough to overpower a household. The strategy mirrors Gideon’s stealth band inJudges 7:16—but here deployed for evil.Jeremiah 40:15 shows Johanan warning Gedaliah, “Let me kill Ishmael…,” indicating that many already sensed danger. Gedaliah’s refusal to believe the report exposes how naiveté toward evil can prove fatal (Matthew 10:16).

to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah

Gedaliah, appointed governor by Babylon (Jeremiah 40:5), was the son of Ahikam—the very man who once protected Jeremiah (Jeremiah 26:24). Mizpah had historic covenant associations (1 Samuel 7:5-8), now serving as Judah’s administrative center. By targeting Gedaliah, Ishmael attacked the fragile hope of stability God had provided through a faithful steward.

and they ate a meal together there

Sharing a meal implied peace, trust, and covenant (Genesis 31:54). To violate hospitality was to mock God’s order, recallingPsalm 41:9, “Even my close friend…has lifted up his heel against me,” words Jesus applied to Judas (John 13:18). Betrayal at the table magnifies sin’s treachery and points us forward to the ultimate table where Christ, knowing all, still offers grace.

summary

Jeremiah 41:1 records more than a date and a guest list; it unfolds a cautionary tale of ambition unbridled by faith. In the very month ordained for repentance and rejoicing, a royal prince leveraged privilege, rank, and shared bread to shatter the order God had mercifully established. Scripture presents the account plainly, calling us to trust God’s timing, test motives, and guard covenant loyalty, knowing He sees every heart and will vindicate truth in His perfect time.

XLI.

(1)It came to pass in the seventh month.--It lies in the nature of the case that the visit purported to be one of courtesy and recognition. The remaining representatives of the house of David (Jeremiah 40:8) would show that they were ready to welcome the new Satrap. As the seventh month included the Feast of Tabernacles, it is not unlikely that they came as if to share in its festivities. Three months had passed since the capture of the city (Jeremiah 39:2).

Verses 1-10. - Assassination of Gedaliah and other Jews.Verse 1. -In the seventh month;i.e. two months after the destruction of Jerusalem and the appointment of Gedaliah. It seems strange, however, that the occurrences related in ch. 40. and 41. should have taken so short a time. Gratz calls in question the accuracy of the chronological statement. He quotesEzekiel 33:24-29, which shows that at least six months (according to his calculation) after the fall of Jerusalem Jewish fugitives still lingered on, and hoped to obtain possession of their fatherland, and points out that time was necessary for Gedaliah to erect a temple at Mizpah (see on ver. 5), for cities to arise out of their ruins, and for cultivation of the soil to be resumed (Jeremiah 40:10). Besides, according toJeremiah 52:30, a third deportation of Jews is mentioned. How can this be accounted for, if, only two months after the fall of Jerusalem, the remnant of the Jewish population emigrated under Johanan ben Kareah to Egypt? Gratz shows reason for thinking that this last deportation stands in close connection with Gedaliah's death, and that consequently the interval between this latter event and the fall of Jerusalem lasted, not two months, but five years.The son of Elishama. Perhaps the Elishama men. tioned inJeremiah 36:12 as a secretary of state; or perhaps a son of David of that name (see2 Samuel 5:18;1 Chronicles 3:8;1 Chronicles 14:7; "son" being taken here in a wider sense).And the princes of the king; rather,and (one of)the princes of the king.Even ten men; rather,and ten men. Elevon determined bravoes overpower a crowd of unprepared men.Did eat bread together. Gedaliah, then, had invited them to a friendly banquet.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In the seventh
הַשְּׁבִיעִ֗י(haš·šə·ḇî·‘î)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7637:Seventh (an ordinal number)

month,
בַּחֹ֣דֶשׁ(ba·ḥō·ḏeš)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320:The new moon, a month

Ishmael
יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל(yiš·mā·‘êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3458:Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites

son
בֶּן־(ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

of Nethaniah,
נְתַנְיָ֣ה(nə·ṯan·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5418:Nethaniah -- 'given of Yah', the name of several Israelites

the son
בֶן־(ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

of Elishama,
אֱלִישָׁמָ֣ע(’ĕ·lî·šā·mā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 476:Elishama -- 'God has heard', the name of several Israelites

[who was a member] of the royal
הַ֠מְּלוּכָה(ham·mə·lū·ḵāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4410:Something ruled, a realm

family
מִזֶּ֣רַע(miz·ze·ra‘)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2233:Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

and one of the king’s
הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ(ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A king

chief officers,
וְרַבֵּ֨י(wə·rab·bê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7227:Much, many, great

came
בָּ֣א(bā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

with
אִתּ֛וֹ(’it·tōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 854:Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

ten
וַעֲשָׂרָ֨ה(wa·‘ă·śā·rāh)
Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 6235:Ten

men
אֲנָשִׁ֥ים(’ă·nā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

to
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

Gedaliah
גְּדַלְיָ֥הוּ(gə·ḏal·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1436:Gedaliah -- 'Yah is great', three Israelites

son
בֶן־(ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

of Ahikam
אֲחִיקָ֖ם(’ă·ḥî·qām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 296:Ahikam -- 'my brother has arisen', an Israelite

at Mizpah,
הַמִּצְפָּ֑תָה(ham·miṣ·pā·ṯāh)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4709:Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel

and they ate
וַיֹּ֨אכְלוּ(way·yō·ḵə·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 398:To eat

a meal
לֶ֛חֶם(le·ḥem)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3899:Food, bread, grain

together
יַחְדָּ֖ו(yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162:A unit, unitedly

there.
שָׁ֥ם(šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033:There, then, thither


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