Jeremiah 40:9

The Passion Translation

Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, grandson of Shaphan, reassured them and gave them his word that they need not be afraid to serve the Babylonians. “Stay in the land,” he said. “Serve the king of Babylon, and everything will be fine.

Cross References

Genesis 49:15

When he sees that his resting place is good, and his portion is so pleasant, then he will bend his shoulder to the burden and labor for his master.

Psalm 128:2

Your reward will be prosperity, happiness, and well-being.

Psalm 37:3

Keep trusting in the Lord and do what is right in his eyes. Fix your heart on the promises of God, and you will dwell in the land, feasting on his faithfulness.

Jeremiah 27:11

But the nation that harnesses herself to the yoke of the king of Babylon and serves him, I will allow her to live and farm her land,” declares Yahweh.’ ”

Lamentations 1:1

How lonely sits the city once thronged with people! Once great among the nations, she is now lonely like a widow. Once a fair princess ruling among the provinces, now a shackled servant.

Lamentations 5:9

We risk our lives to earn our bread because of armed gangs in the wilderness.