Jeremiah 40:9

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Godolias the son of Ahicam the son of Saphan swore to them and to their companions, saying: Fear not to serve the Chaldeans. Dwell in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.

Cross References

Jeremiah 27:11

But the nation that shall bend down their neck under the yoke of the king Babylon and shall serve him: I will let them remain in their own land, saith the Lord: and they shall till it and dwell in it.

2 Kings 25:24

And Godolias swore to them and to their men, saying: Be not afraid to serve the Chaldees. Stay in the land, and serve the king of Babylon; and it shall be well with you.

Psalm 128:2

Often have they fought against me from my youth: but they could not prevail over me.

Psalm 37:3

For thy arrows are fastened in me: and thy hand hath been strong upon me.

Genesis 49:15

He saw rest that it was good: and the land that it was excellent. And he bowed his shoulder to carry, and became a servant under tribute.

Lamentations 1:1

Aleph. How doth the city sit solitary that was full of people! How is the mistress of the Gentiles become as a widow: the princes of provinces made tributary!

Lamentations 5:9

We fetched our bread at the peril of our lives, because of the sword in the desert.