OLD TESTAMENT

Jeremiah 40:9

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Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan swore to them and to their men, saying, “Don’t be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.

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Verse 9. With you. They might naturally suspect Godolias, and think that the Chaldees would seize them as soon as they should know of their escape.

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