Jer 40:9 | KingComments | STEP | In the field are all the remaining commanders of Judah with their men ( ). They have managed to hide from the army of the king of Babylon. They hear that Gedaliah has been appointed by Nebuchadnezzar over those who are left in the land. The commanders, who are named, go to Gedaliah ( ). Gedaliah assures them that they have nothing to fear if they serve the Chaldeans ( ). In fact, it will go well for them. He can say this because he believes the word of the LORD. He himself remains in Mizpah to conduct the affairs of the people there with the rulers ( ). Let them occupy themselves to gather in wine, summer fruit and oil. They can then sell these and thus provide themselves with income. In this way they can continue to live in the cities they have taken and build a new existence in the land.

‏ Jeremiah 40:9

The Assurance of Gedaliah

In the field are all the remaining commanders of Judah with their men (Jer 40:7). They have managed to hide from the army of the king of Babylon. They hear that Gedaliah has been appointed by Nebuchadnezzar over those who are left in the land. The commanders, who are named, go to Gedaliah (Jer 40:8). Gedaliah assures them that they have nothing to fear if they serve the Chaldeans (Jer 40:9). In fact, it will go well for them. He can say this because he believes the word of the LORD.

He himself remains in Mizpah to conduct the affairs of the people there with the rulers (Jer 40:10). Let them occupy themselves to gather in wine, summer fruit and oil. They can then sell these and thus provide themselves with income. In this way they can continue to live in the cities they have taken and build a new existence in the land.