Jeremiah 40:5 meaning and explanation
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.
Jeremiah 40:5, Berean Standard Bible
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Nebuzaradan, the Babylonian officer who has just freed Jeremiah from chains at Ramah, is speaking. He offers the prophet a choice: come to Babylon and be cared for, or remain in the ruined land.
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