Likewise when all the Jews that were in Moab, and among the Ammonites, and in Edom, and that were in all the countries, heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant of Judah, and that he had set over them Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan;
When all the Jewish people who had scattered to Moab, Ammon, Edom, and other countries heard the news that Babylon's king had actually left some people behind in Judah and put Gedaliah (son of Ahikam, grandson of Shaphan) in charge of them...
Sometimes hope comes through hearing that home still exists, even when everything seemed lost.
📚 Historical Context
In the 6th century BC, after the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem, many Jews had fled to neighboring regions like Moab, Ammon, and Edom to escape the destruction and exile. When they heard that the Babylonian king had left a remnant of people in Judah and appointed Gedaliah as their governor, it represented a potential opportunity for stability and return. This verse fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's people enduring judgment and anticipating restoration.
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