Jeremiah 40:9
ESV, NIV, KJV · TruthBound Bible
ESV
Gedaliah the son of Ahikam , son of Shaphan , swore to them and their men , saying , Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans . Dwell in the land and serve the king of Babylon , and it shall be well with you.
NIV
Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, took an oath to reassure them and their men. “Do not be afraid to serve the Babylonians,” he said. “Settle down in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well with you.
KJV
And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan sware unto them and to their men, saying, Fear not to serve the Chaldeans : dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.