Jer 40:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. Fear not —They were afraid that they should not obtain pardon from the Chaldeans for their acts. He therefore assured them of safety by an oath. serve —literally, "to stand before" ( ), that is, to be at hand ready to execute the commands of the king of Babylon.

Jeremiah 40:9

9. Fear not—They were afraid that they should not obtain pardon from the Chaldeans for their acts. He therefore assured them of safety by an oath.

serve—literally, "to stand before" (Jer 40:10; Jer 52:12), that is, to be at hand ready to execute the commands of the king of Babylon.