Now it came to pass, that when all the people which were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, then they were glad.
When all the people who were stuck with Ishmael saw Johanan (Kareah's son) and all the military leaders with him, they were so relieved and happy.
Sometimes rescue shows up exactly when you need it most.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of the Babylonian invasion of Judah, Gedaliah had been appointed as governor by the Babylonians, but he was assassinated by Ishmael, a descendant of David who led a rebellion. Ishmael then took hostages and fled, prompting Johanan, a loyal Jewish leader, to pursue him with his forces in an effort to rescue the captives. When the people held by Ishmael saw Johanan approaching, it marked a turning point of potential deliverance amid the chaos of war and betrayal.
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