Jeremiah 40:14

And said unto him, Dost thou certainly know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay thee? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them not.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 40:14

BSB

and said to him, "Are you aware that Baalis king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?" But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them.

AKJV

And said to him, Do you certainly know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay you? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them not.

CPDV

And they said to him: "Know that Baalis, the king of the sons of Ammon, has sent Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, to strike down your life." And Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, did not believe them.

ERV

and said unto him, Dost thou know that Baalis the king of the children of Ammon hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to take thy life? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them not.

NHEB

and said to him, "Do you know that Baalis the king of the people of Ammon has sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to take your life?" But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam did not believe them.

SMT

And they will say to him, Knowing, wilt thou know that Baalis, king of the sons of Ammon sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to strike thee in soul? And Gedaliah son of Ahikam believed not in them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 40:14

AndsaidH559VerbuntohimDostthoucertainlyH3045Verb knowH3045VerbthatBaalisH1185Proper Name MasculinethekingH4428Noun MasculineoftheAmmonitesH5983Proper Name Masculine hathH1121Noun Masculine sentH7971Verb IshmaelH3458Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofNethaniahH5418Proper Name MasculinetoslayH5315Noun FemininetheeButGedaliahH1436Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofAhikamH296Proper Name Masculine believedH539Verbthemnot

Commentary for Jeremiah 40:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 40:14

Summary

Plot against governor disclosed but disbelieved

Place

Mizpah

Event

Assassination plot revealed and dismissed

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC