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not cautious enough

not cautious enough Jeremiah 40:13-16 (JDV) Jeremiah 40:13 Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies in the countryside came to Gedaliah at Mizpah Jeremiah 40:14 and warned him, “You certainly know that Baalis, king of the … Continue reading

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a harvest in an uncertain time

a harvest in an uncertain time Jeremiah 40:7-12 (JDV) Jeremiah 40:7 All the commanders of the armies that were in the countryside – they and their men – heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam … Continue reading

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no safe haven

Jeremiah 40-41 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 … Continue reading

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