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.
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.'
Gedaliah is encouraging the remaining Jews not to fear serving their Babylonian conquerors, promising that cooperation will lead to better treatment.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, the Babylonian Empire had conquered Judah and destroyed Jerusalem, leading to the exile of many Jews and leaving a remnant under foreign rule. Gedaliah was appointed as governor by the Babylonians to maintain order among the surviving people in the land. He urged them to accept servitude to the Chaldees, assuring them of safety and stability if they complied.
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