Jeremiah 41:10
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
وَأسَرَ إسْمَاعِيلُ بَاقِيَ الشَّعْبِ الَّذِي كَانَ فِي المِصْفَاةِ، بَنَاتِ المَلِكِ وَكُلَّ الشَّعْبِ الَّذِي بَقِيَ فِي المِصْفَاةِ. وَكَانَ نَبُوزَرَادَانُ – قَائِدُ حَرَسِ المَلِكِ – قَدْ وَضَعَهُمْ تَحْتَ حِمَايَةِ جَدَلْيَا بْنِ أخِيقَامَ. فَأسَرَهُمْ إسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ نَثَنْيَا وَاستَعَدَّ للذَّهَابِ إلَى بِلَادِ العَمُّونِيِّينَ.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Ishmael takes the remaining people from Mizpah as prisoners, including the king's daughters. These people were previously entrusted to Gedaliah by Nebuzaradan. Ishmael then takes them to the Ammonites. It shows how the people of Mizpah were betrayed and taken captive by Ishmael.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you have to protect your friends, but suddenly a naughty kid comes and takes all your friends away. That's what happened here. Ishmael took all the people, including the king's daughters, who were supposed to be safe with Gedaliah.
Historical Background
Jeremiah, a prophet of Israel, wrote this verse around 586 BC. The setting is post-exile, where the Babylonians had conquered Jerusalem. The people of Mizpah were under the care of Gedaliah, but Ishmael betrayed this trust and took them captive.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this verse can remind us to be careful with the trust placed in us. For example, a teacher entrusted with the care of students should always ensure their safety and well-being, not betray that trust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ishmael in this verse?
Ishmael is a traitor who takes the people of Mizpah captive, including the king's daughters, betraying the trust placed in Gedaliah.
Why were the people in Mizpah?
The people in Mizpah were there because Nebuzaradan had entrusted them to Gedaliah's care after the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem.
What does this verse teach about trust?
This verse illustrates the consequences of betrayal and the importance of safeguarding the trust placed in one's hands, much like a teacher protecting students.
How does this verse connect with other parts of the Bible?
Cross-references like 2 Kings 25:25 and Jeremiah 40:7-8 help provide a broader context of the events and characters involved in this story.