25 But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, [1] came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him at Mizpah.

Other Translations of 2 Kings 25:25

New International Version

25 In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was of royal blood, came with ten men and assassinated Gedaliah and also the men of Judah and the Babylonians who were with him at Mizpah.

English Standard Version

25 But in the seventh month, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal family, came with ten men and struck down Gedaliah and put him to death along with the Jews and the Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah.

The Message

25 Some time later - it was in the seventh month - Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama (he had royal blood in him), came back with ten men and killed Gedaliah, the traitor Jews, and the Babylonian officials who were stationed at Mizpah - a bloody massacre.

New King James Version

25 But it happened in the seventh month that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family, came with ten men and struck and killed Gedaliah, the Jews, as well as the Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah.

New Living Translation

25 But in midautumn of that year, Ishmael son of Nethaniah and grandson of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family, went to Mizpah with ten men and killed Gedaliah. He also killed all the Judeans and Babylonians who were with him at Mizpah.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:25

Commentary on 2 Kings 25:22-30

(Read 2 Kings 25:22-30)

The king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah to be the governor and protector of the Jews left their land. But the things of their peace were so hidden from their eyes, that they knew not when they were well off. Ishmael basely slew him and all his friends, and, against the counsel of Jeremiah, the rest went to Egypt. Thus was a full end made of them by their own folly and disobedience; see Jeremiah chap. 40 to 45. Jehoiachin was released out of prison, where he had been kept 37 years. Let none say that they shall never see good again, because they have long seen little but evil: the most miserable know not what turn Providence may yet give to their affairs, nor what comforts they are reserved for, according to the days wherein they have been afflicted. Even in this world the Saviour brings a release from bondage to the distressed sinner who seeks him, bestowing foretastes of the pleasures which are at his right hand for evermore. Sin alone can hurt us; Jesus alone can do good to sinners.

15 But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men, and went to the Ammonites.

Other Translations of Jeremiah 41:15

New International Version

15 But Ishmael son of Nethaniah and eight of his men escaped from Johanan and fled to the Ammonites.

English Standard Version

15 But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men, and went to the Ammonites.

The Message

15 But Ishmael son of Nethaniah got away, escaping from Johanan with eight men into the land of Ammon.

New King James Version

15 But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men and went to the Ammonites.

New Living Translation

15 Meanwhile, Ishmael and eight of his men escaped from Johanan into the land of Ammon.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 41:15

Commentary on Jeremiah 41:11-18

(Read Jeremiah 41:11-18)

The success of villany must be short, and none can prosper who harden their hearts against God. And those justly lose comfort in real fears, who excuse themselves in sin by pretended fears. The removal of a prudent and peaceable ruler, and the succession of another who is rash and ambitious, affects the welfare of many. Only those are happy and steady who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.