2Ki 25:25 | MHM | STEP | v. 25 : Sadly, after only two months, Ishmael, who was from the royal family, killed Gedaliah and his friends. Ishmael did this out of jealousy and anger because Gedaliah was chosen by Babylon. This murder destroyed the hopeful new beginning for the people ( 2 Kings 25:25 ).

‏ 2 Kings 25:25

v. 25: Sadly, after only two months, Ishmael, who was from the royal family, killed Gedaliah and his friends. Ishmael did this out of jealousy and anger because Gedaliah was chosen by Babylon. This murder destroyed the hopeful new beginning for the people (2 Kings 25:25 ^a).