Jeremiah 40:5

Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 40:5

BSB

But before Jeremiah turned to go, Nebuzaradan added, "Return to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has appointed over the cities of Judah, and stay with him among the people, or go anywhere else that seems right." Then the captain of the guard gave him a ration and a gift and released him.

AKJV

Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wherever it seems convenient to you to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.

CPDV

And you may decline to come with me. For you may live with Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has made governor over the cities of Judah. Therefore, you may live with him in the midst of the people. And you may go wherever it will please you to go." And the leader of the military also gave him foods and gifts, and he released him.

ERV

Now while he was not yet gone back, Go back then, said he, to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a present, and let him go.

NHEB

Now while he had not yet gone back, "Go back then," he said, "to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people; or go wherever it seems right to you to go." So the captain of the guard gave him food and a present, and let him go.

SMT

And while he will not turn back, And turn back to Gedaliah, son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babel appointed over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him in the midst of the people: or to all the straight in thine eyes to go, go. And the chief of the cooks: will give to him a portion and a gift, and he will send him away.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 40:5

NowwhilehewasnotyetgonebackH7725VerbhesaidGobackH7725VerbalsotoGedaliahH1436Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofAhikamH296Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofShaphanH8227whomthekingH4428Noun MasculineofBabylonH894Proper Name LocationhathmadegovernorH6485VerboverthecitiesH5892Noun MasculineofJudahH3063Proper Name MasculineanddwellH3427VerbwithhimamongH8432Noun MasculinethepeopleH5971Noun MasculineorgoH3212VerbwheresoeveritseemethconvenientH5869Noun untoH3477AdjectivetheetogoH3212VerbSothecaptainH7227oftheguardH2876Noun Masculine gaveH5414VerbhimvictualsH737Noun FeminineandarewardH4864Noun FeminineandlethimgoH7971Verb

Commentary for Jeremiah 40:5

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

Overview of Jeremiah 40:5

Summary

Prophet directed toward provisional administrator

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Prophet given supplies and direction

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC