Jeremiah 40:9

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, ‘Don’t be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well for you.

Cross References

Jeremiah 27:11

But as for the nation that will put its neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him, I will leave it in its own land, and that nation will cultivate  it and reside in it. This is the Lord’s declaration.’ ” ’

2 Kings 25:24

Gedaliah swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, ‘Don’t be afraid of the servants of the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well for you.’

Genesis 49:15

He saw that his resting place was good and that the land was pleasant, so he leaned his shoulder to bear a load and became a forced labourer.

Lamentations 1:1

How  she sits alone, the city  once crowded with people! She who was great among the nations has become like a widow. The princess among the provinces has been put to forced labour.

Lamentations 5:9

We secure our food at the risk of our lives because of the sword in the wilderness.