KJV ORIGINAL
And Gedaliah sware to them, and to their men, and said unto them, Fear not to be the servants of the Chaldees: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon; and it shall be well with you.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Gedaliah made a promise to them and their men, saying, 'Don't be afraid to serve the Babylonians. Stay in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and things will go well for you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Gedaliah is encouraging the remaining Jews not to fear serving their Babylonian conquerors, promising that cooperation will lead to better treatment.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after Jerusalem's destruction in 586 BC when the Babylonians had conquered Judah and taken most people into exile. Gedaliah was appointed by the Babylonians as governor over the few Jews left in the land. He was trying to maintain peace and stability by encouraging cooperation with their new rulers rather than rebellion.
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