Jeremiah 40:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, made an oath to make the soldiers and their men feel more secure. This is what he said: “You soldiers, don’t be afraid to serve the Babylonian people. Settle down in the land and serve the king of Babylon. If you do this, things will go well for you.

Cross References

Jeremiah 27:11

“‘But the nations that put their necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon and obey him will live. I will let them stay in their own country and serve the king of Babylon,’ says the Lord. ‘The people from those nations will live in their own land and farm it.’”

2 Kings 25:24

Gedaliah made promises to these officers and their men. He said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the Babylonian officers. Stay here and serve the king of Babylon. Then everything will be all right with you.”

Psalm 128:2

You will get what you work for. You will enjoy the Lord’s blessings, and all will go well for you.

Psalm 37:3

So trust in the Lord and do good. Live on your land and be dependable.

Genesis 49:15

He will see his land is pleasant and that his resting place is good. But he will agree to carry heavy loads; he will agree to work as a slave.

Lamentations 1:1

Jerusalem once was a city full of people, but now the city is so empty. She was one of the greatest cities in the world, but now she is like a poor widow. She was once a princess among cities, but now she has been made a slave.

Lamentations 5:9

We risk our lives to get food. There are men in the desert with swords.