Chaos ensued as the remnant in Israel attempts to stay alive in an environment where leaders conspire to destroy one another. Jeremiah has been set free to go wherever he wishes, but there is no safe place. Gedaliah was appointed as the people’s representative to Babylon, but he is soon killed, and his murderer cannot be trusted. These are dangerous times, but God is still in control.
LORD, when the dangerous times come, and no safe haven is really safe, we will trust in you.
Jeremiah 40-41