As Jeremiah was stillnot goingback,[he said], "Goon backthen to Gedaliahthe sonof Ahikam,the sonof Shaphan,whomthe kingof Babylonhas appointedover the citiesof Judah,and staywith him amongthe people;orelse goanywhereit seems rightfor you to go."So the captainof the bodyguardgavehim a rationand a giftand lethim go.