Jeremiah 41:8

KJV

But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.

— Jeremiah 41:8, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 41 connects to 10 cross-references. Ishmael assassinates Gedaliah and kills many Judahites and Babylonian soldiers, taking captives. Johanan son of Kareah pursues and rescues the captives. Ishmael escapes to the Ammonites. The rescued community now fears Babylonian reprisal.

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Andere Übersetzungen

ASV

But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not; for we have stores hidden in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.

YLT

And ten men have been found among them, and they say unto Ishmael, `Do not put us to death, for we have things hidden in the field--wheat, and barley, and oil, and honey.' And he forbeareth, and hath not put them to death in the midst of their brethren.

BBE

But there were ten men among them who said to Ishmael, Do not put us to death, for we have secret stores, in the country, of grain and oil and honey. So he did not put them to death with their countrymen.

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