Jeremiah 41:4
New International Version
The day after Gedaliah’s assassination, before anyone knew about it,

New Living Translation
The next day, before anyone had heard about Gedaliah’s murder,

English Standard Version
On the day after the murder of Gedaliah, before anyone knew of it,

Berean Standard Bible
On the second day after the murder of Gedaliah, when no one yet knew about it,

King James Bible
And it came to pass the second day after he had slain Gedaliah, and no man knew it,

New King James Version
And it happened, on the second day after he had killed Gedaliah, when as yet no one knew it,

New American Standard Bible
Now it happened on the next day after the killing of Gedaliah, when no one knew about it,

NASB 1995
Now it happened on the next day after the killing of Gedaliah, when no one knew about it,

NASB 1977
Now it happened on the next day after the killing of Gedaliah, when no one knew about it,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened on the next day after putting Gedaliah to death, when no one knew about it,

Amplified Bible
Now it happened on the second day after the killing of Gedaliah, before anyone knew about it,

Christian Standard Bible
On the day after he had killed Gedaliah, when no one knew yet,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the second day after he had killed Gedaliah, when no one knew yet,

American Standard Version
And it came to pass the second day after he had slain Gedaliah, and no man knew it,

Contemporary English Version
The next day, the murders had still not been discovered,

English Revised Version
And it came to pass the second day after he had slain Gedaliah, and no man knew it,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The day after the murder of Gedaliah, before anyone knew about it,

Good News Translation
The next day, before anyone knew about Gedaliah's murder,

International Standard Version
Now on the day after Gedaliah was killed, when as yet no one knew about it,

Majority Standard Bible
On the second day after the murder of Gedaliah, when no one yet knew about it,

NET Bible
On the day after Gedaliah had been murdered, before anyone even knew about it,

New Heart English Bible
It happened the second day after he had killed Gedaliah, and no man knew it,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass the second day after he had slain Gedaliah, and no man knew it,

World English Bible
The second day after he had killed Gedaliah, and no man knew it,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, on the second day of the putting of Gedaliah to death (and no one has known),

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, on the second day of the putting of Gedaliah to death, (and no one hath known,)

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be in the second day of killing Gedaliah, and not a man knew.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And on the second day after he had killed Godolias, no man yet knowing it,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, on the second day after he had killed Gedaliah, while no one yet knew of it,

New American Bible
The day after the murder of Gedaliah, before anyone learned about it,

New Revised Standard Version
On the day after the murder of Gedaliah, before anyone knew of it,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass the second day after Gedaliah had been slain, and no man had heard of it,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And no man heard, and on the second day after Gedaliah was killed
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass the second day after he had slain Gedaliah, and no man knew it,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass on the second day after he had smitten Godolias, and no man knew of it,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Assassination of Gedaliah
3Ishmael also killed all the Jews who were with Gedaliah at Mizpah, as well as the Chaldean soldiers who were there. 4 On the second day after the murder of Gedaliah, when no one yet knew about it, 5eighty men who had shaved off their beards, torn their garments, and cut themselves came from Shechem, Shiloh, and Samaria, carrying grain offerings and frankincense for the house of the LORD.…

Cross References
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 40:8
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 42:1-3
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 the prophet and said, “May our petition come before you; pray to the LORD your God on behalf of this entire remnant. For few of us remain of the many, as you can see with your own eyes. / Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.”

Jeremiah 39:10
But Nebuzaradan left behind in the land of Judah some of the poor people who had no property, and at that time he gave them vineyards and fields.

Jeremiah 43:5-7
Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the whole remnant of Judah, those who had returned to the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been scattered, / the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as well as Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah. / So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes.

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.

Isaiah 37:31-32
And the surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root below and bear fruit above. / For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Ezekiel 33:24-29
“Son of man, those living in the ruins in the land of Israel are saying, ‘Abraham was only one man, yet he possessed the land. But we are many; surely the land has been given to us as a possession.’ / Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You eat meat with the blood in it, lift up your eyes to your idols, and shed blood. Should you then possess the land? / You have relied on your swords, you have committed detestable acts, and each of you has defiled his neighbor’s wife. Should you then possess the land?’ ...

Lamentations 1:1-3
How lonely lies the city, once so full of people! She who was great among the nations has become a widow. The princess of the provinces has become a slave. / She weeps aloud in the night, with tears upon her cheeks. Among all her lovers there is no one to comfort her. All her friends have betrayed her; they have become her enemies. / Judah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress.

Zechariah 7:5-7
“Ask all the people of the land and the priests, ‘When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months for these seventy years, was it really for Me that you fasted? / And when you were eating and drinking, were you not doing so simply for yourselves? / Are these not the words that the LORD proclaimed through the earlier prophets, when Jerusalem and its surrounding towns were populous and prosperous, and the Negev and the foothills were inhabited?’”

Matthew 24:15-16
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Luke 21:20-24
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. ...

John 11:47-53
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ...

Acts 7:52
Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—

Romans 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass the second day after he had slain Gedaliah, and no man knew it,

after.

1 Samuel 27:11
And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath, saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.

Psalm 52:1,2
To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually…

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Jeremiah 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.














On the second day
This phrase marks a specific time frame, indicating the immediacy and urgency of the events following Gedaliah's assassination. In the Hebrew context, the use of specific days often underscores the unfolding of divine plans or significant historical events. The second day suggests a brief period of ignorance among the people, highlighting the rapid progression of events and the ensuing chaos. It serves as a reminder of how quickly circumstances can change and the importance of vigilance and awareness in spiritual and communal life.

after the murder of Gedaliah
Gedaliah was appointed by the Babylonians as governor over the remnant in Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem. His murder by Ishmael, a member of the royal family, was a significant act of treachery and rebellion. The Hebrew term for "murder" here conveys a sense of violent and unjust killing, reflecting the gravity of the act. This event symbolizes the continued resistance against God's appointed leadership and the consequences of disobedience. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of political intrigue and the rejection of divine authority.

when no one yet knew about it
This phrase emphasizes the secrecy and initial lack of awareness surrounding the assassination. The Hebrew context often uses such expressions to highlight the hidden nature of sin and the eventual revelation of truth. It suggests a period of false security and ignorance among the people, which can be paralleled to spiritual blindness. The unfolding of this event serves as a reminder that hidden sins and treacherous acts will eventually come to light, and that God is always aware of the truth, even when it is concealed from human eyes. This calls believers to live transparently and righteously, knowing that nothing is hidden from God.

Verses 4-7. - The news of the deed of violence had not yet been spread, and Ishmael seized the opportunity of imbruing his hands in fresh blood. He could have had no personal motive; but his employer, Baalis, desired that "the remnant in Judah might perish" (Jeremiah 40:15).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the second
הַשֵּׁנִ֖י (haš·šê·nî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

day
בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

after the murder
לְהָמִ֣ית (lə·hā·mîṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

of Gedaliah,
גְּדַלְיָ֑הוּ (gə·ḏal·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1436: Gedaliah -- 'Yah is great', three Israelites

when no
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

one
וְאִ֖ישׁ (wə·’îš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

yet knew about it,
יָדָֽע׃ (yā·ḏā‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3045: To know


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