New International Version When Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers who were with him heard about all the crimes Ishmael son of Nethaniah had committed, New Living Translation But when Johanan son of Kareah and the other military leaders heard about Ishmael’s crimes, English Standard Version But when Johanan the son of Kareah and all the leaders of the forces with him heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, Berean Standard Bible When Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him heard of all the crimes that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had committed, Berean Literal Bible And Johanan son of Kareah heard, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, all the evil that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had done, King James Bible But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, New King James Version But when Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains of the forces that were with him heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, New American Standard Bible But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were with him heard about all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done. NASB 1995 But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were with him heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done. NASB 1977 But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were with him heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done. Legacy Standard Bible But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the military forces that were with him heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done. Amplified Bible But when Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were with him heard of the murderous behavior of Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, Berean Annotated Bible When Johanan (YHWH has graced) son of Kareah (bald) and all the commanders of the armies with him heard of all the crimes that Ishmael (God hears) son of Nethaniah (given of YHWH) had committed, Christian Standard Bible When Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him heard of all the evil that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had done, Holman Christian Standard Bible When Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him heard of all the evil that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had done, American Standard Version But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, Contemporary English Version Johanan and the other army officers heard what Ishmael had done. English Revised Version But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, GOD'S WORD® Translation When Kareah's son Johanan and all the army commanders who were with him heard about all the crimes Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, had done, Good News Translation Johanan and all the army leaders with him heard of the crime that Ishmael had committed. International Standard Version Kareah's son Jonathan and all the military leaders who were with him heard about all the terrible things that Nethaniah's son Ishmael had done. NET Bible Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers who were with him heard about all the atrocities that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had committed. New Heart English Bible But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, Webster's Bible Translation But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him heard of all the crimes that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had committed, World English Bible But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces that [are] with him, hear of all the evil that Ishmael son of Nethaniah has done, Berean Literal Bible And Johanan son of Kareah heard, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, all the evil that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had done, Young's Literal Translation And hear doth Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces that are with him, of all the evil that Ishmael son of Nethaniah hath done, Smith's Literal Translation And Johanan son of Kareah will hear, and all the chiefs of the armies which were with him, all the evil which Ishmael son of Nethaniah did. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the fighting men that were with him, heard of the evil that Ismahel the son of Nathanias had done. Catholic Public Domain Version But Johanan, the son of Kareah, and all the leaders of the fighters who were with him, heard about all the evil that Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, had done. New American Bible But when Johanan, son of Kareah, and the other army leaders with him heard about the crimes Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, had committed, New Revised Standard Version But when Johanan son of Kareah and all the leaders of the forces with him heard of all the crimes that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had done, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut when Johanan the son of Kareah and all the generals of the forces who were with him heard of all the booty that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had carried away, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yokhanan son of Qorakh heard, and all of the Generals of the armies of his people, about all the captives that Ishmayl son of Nethaniah took OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joanan the son of Caree, and all the leaders of the host that were with him, heard of all the evil deeds which Ismael had done. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Johanan Rescues the Captives11When Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies with him heard of all the crimes that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had committed, 12they took all their men and went to fight Ishmael son of Nethaniah. And they found him near the great pool in Gibeon.… Cross References When Johanan son of Kareah Jeremiah 40:8 they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maacathite—they and their men. Jeremiah 40:13 Meanwhile, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies in the field came to Gedaliah at Mizpah and all the commanders of the armies with him Jeremiah 42:1 Then all the commanders of the forces, along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached Jeremiah 43:4 So Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces disobeyed the command of the LORD to stay in the land of Judah. heard of all the crimes 2 Samuel 13:21 When King David heard all this, he was furious. Nehemiah 5:6 When I heard their outcry and these complaints, I became extremely angry, that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had committed, 2 Kings 25:25 In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family, came with ten men and struck down and killed Gedaliah, along with the Judeans and Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah. Jeremiah 40:14 and said to him, “Are you aware that Baalis king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them. Jeremiah 40:15 Then Johanan son of Kareah spoke privately to Gedaliah at Mizpah. “Let me go and kill Ishmael son of Nethaniah,” he said. “No one will know it. Why should he take your life and scatter all the people of Judah who have gathered to you, so that the remnant of Judah would perish?” 2 Kings 25:23-26 When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men. / And Gedaliah took an oath before them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid of the servants of the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.” / In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family, came with ten men and struck down and killed Gedaliah, along with the Judeans and Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah. … Jeremiah 43:2-4 Azariah son of Hoshaiah, Johanan son of Kareah, and all the arrogant men said to Jeremiah, “You are lying! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, ‘You must not go to Egypt to reside there.’ / Rather, Baruch son of Neriah is inciting you against us to deliver us into the hands of the Chaldeans, so that they may put us to death or exile us to Babylon!” / So Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces disobeyed the command of the LORD to stay in the land of Judah. 2 Samuel 2:8-10 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David. 2 Samuel 3:22-30 Just then David’s soldiers and Joab returned from a raid, bringing with them a great plunder. But Abner was not with David in Hebron, because David had sent him on his way in peace. / When Joab and all his troops arrived, he was informed, “Abner son of Ner came to see the king, who sent him on his way in peace.” / So Joab went to the king and said, “What have you done? Look, Abner came to you. Why did you dismiss him? Now he is getting away! … 1 Kings 2:5-6 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. 1 Kings 2:32-34 The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” / So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness. 2 Chronicles 36:20-21 Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. / So the land enjoyed its Sabbath rest all the days of the desolation, until seventy years were completed, in fulfillment of the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah. Treasury of Scripture But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, Johanan. Jeremiah 41:2,3,7 Then arose Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and the ten men that were with him, and smote Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan with the sword, and slew him, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land… Jeremiah 40:7,8,13-16 Now when all the captains of the forces which were in the fields, even they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed unto him men, and women, and children, and of the poor of the land, of them that were not carried away captive to Babylon; … Jeremiah 42:1,3 Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near, … Jump to Previous Armed Army Captains Commanders Committed Crimes Evil Forces Heads Hear Heard Ishmael Ish'mael Johanan Joha'nan Kareah Kare'ah Leaders Nethaniah Nethani'ah News OfficersJump to Next Armed Army Captains Commanders Committed Crimes Evil Forces Heads Hear Heard Ishmael Ish'mael Johanan Joha'nan Kareah Kare'ah Leaders Nethaniah Nethani'ah News OfficersJeremiah 41 1. Ishmael, treacherously killing Gedaliah and others, 7. purposes with the residue to flee unto the Ammonites. 11. Johanan rescues the captives, and is minded to flee into Egypt. When Johanan son of Kareah Johanan was one of the Judean military commanders who remained in the land after Jerusalem’s fall. He had previously warned Gedaliah about Ishmael’s intentions and now emerged as the leading defender of the surviving Judeans. Jer 40:8 they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah… and all the commanders of the armies with him The commanders gathered the forces still available to them after Ishmael’s attack. Their united response shows that not all Judean leaders supported Ishmael’s violence or his attempt to overturn the order established under Gedaliah. Jer 42:1 Then all the commanders of the forces, along with Johanan… heard of all the crimes News of Ishmael’s murders and the capture of the people at Mizpah quickly reached the Judean commanders. His actions had destroyed the security Gedaliah had sought to preserve and placed the remaining population in immediate danger. 2Sa 13:21 When King David heard all this, he was furious. that Ishmael son of Nethaniah had committed, Ishmael had murdered Gedaliah, killed others at Mizpah, and taken captives as he fled toward Ammon. Though of royal lineage, he acted treacherously and brought further suffering upon an already devastated Judah. 2Ki 25:25 In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah,… Persons / Places / Events 1. Johanan son of KareahA military leader who opposed Ishmael's actions and sought to protect the remnant of Judah. 2. Ishmael son of Nethaniah A member of the royal family who assassinated Gedaliah, the Babylonian-appointed governor, and committed further atrocities. 3. Gedaliah The governor appointed by the Babylonians over Judah, whose assassination by Ishmael led to chaos and fear among the people. 4. The commanders of the armies Military leaders allied with Johanan, who were concerned about the welfare of the people after Ishmael's actions. 5. Mizpah The location where Gedaliah was assassinated and where Ishmael's treachery unfolded. Teaching Points The Consequences of Ignoring WarningsGedaliah's disregard for Johanan's warning led to disaster. We must heed wise counsel and discern potential dangers in our lives. Leadership and Responsibility Johanan's response to Ishmael's evil actions demonstrates the importance of righteous leadership in times of crisis. As Christians, we are called to lead with integrity and protect those under our care. Seeking God's Guidance After the tragedy, Johanan sought Jeremiah's counsel, showing the necessity of seeking God's direction in difficult times. We should prioritize prayer and Scripture in decision-making. The Impact of Sin Ishmael's actions caused widespread fear and instability. Sin has far-reaching consequences, affecting not only the sinner but also the community. We must strive to live righteously and avoid actions that harm others. Hope in God's Justice Despite the chaos, believers can trust that God will bring justice. We are encouraged to remain faithful, knowing that God sees and will act in His perfect timing. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 41:11?2. How does Jeremiah 41:11 demonstrate God's protection over His people? 3. What can we learn from Johanan's response to Ishmael's actions in Jeremiah 41:11? 4. How does Jeremiah 41:11 connect with God's justice throughout the Bible? 5. How can we apply Johanan's vigilance against evil in our daily lives? 6. What does Jeremiah 41:11 teach about leadership and responsibility in crisis situations? 7. What historical events led to the situation described in Jeremiah 41:11? 8. How does Jeremiah 41:11 reflect God's justice and mercy? 9. What role does Johanan play in the narrative of Jeremiah 41:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 41? Verses 11-18. - Rescue of the captives from Ishmael, and plan for taking flight to Egypt. Jeremiah 41:11 highlights God’s faithful remnant hearing about evil and preparing to confront it. Johanan and the commanders model vigilant leadership, swift obedience, and unity against sin. The verse reassures believers that, even in national collapse, God positions righteous people to protect His purposes and His people. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Johananיוֹחָנָ֣ן (yō·w·ḥā·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3110: Jochanan son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Kareah קָרֵ֔חַ (qā·rê·aḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7143: Kareah -- 'bald one', a man of Judah and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the commanders שָׂרֵ֥י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the armies הַחֲיָלִ֖ים (ha·ḥă·yā·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength with אִתּ֑וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among him אֵ֤ת (’êṯ) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case heard וַיִּשְׁמַע֙ (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the crimes הָֽרָעָה֙ (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Ishmael יִשְׁמָעֵ֖אל (yiš·mā·‘êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3458: Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Nethaniah נְתַנְיָֽה׃ (nə·ṯan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5418: Nethaniah -- 'given of Yah', the name of several Israelites had committed, עָשָׂ֔ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Additonal Resources Jeremiah 41:11 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 41:11 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 41:11 Bible.com Jeremiah 41:11 NIV |
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