Jeremiah 40:9

Conservative English Version

Gedaliah told them, "There's no need to be afraid of the Babylonians. Everything will be fine, if we live peacefully and obey King Nebuchadnezzar.

Cross References

Genesis 49:15

You found them so pleasant that you worked too hard and became a slave.

2 Kings 25:24

Gedaliah said to them, "Everything will be fine, I promise. We don't need to be afraid of the Babylonian rulers, if we live here peacefully and do what Nebuchadnezzar says."

Psalm 128:2

Your fields will produce, and you will be happy and all will go well.

Psalm 37:3

Trust the LORD and live right! The land will be yours, and you will be safe.

Jeremiah 27:11

But if you and your nation are willing to obey Nebuchadnezzar, I will let you stay in your country, and your people will continue to live and work on their farms.

Lamentations 1:1

Jerusalem, once so crowded, lies deserted and lonely. This city that was known all over the world is now like a widow. This queen of the nations has been made a slave.

Lamentations 5:9

We are in danger from brutal desert tribes; we must risk our lives just to bring in our crops.