Jeremiah 40:13 nasb — Now Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were in the field came to Gedaliah at Mizpah

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"Now Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were in the field came to Gedaliah at Mizpah"

— Jeremiah 40:13, NASB

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Jeremiah 40 — Context

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"Now as for me, behold, I am going to stay at Mizpah to stand for you before the Chaldeans who come to us; but as for you, gather in wine and summer fruit and oil and put them in your storage vessels, and live in your cities that you have taken over."

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Likewise, also all the Jews who were in Moab and among the sons of Ammon and in Edom and who were in all the other countries, heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant for Judah, and that he had appointed over them Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan.

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Then all the Jews returned from all the places to which they had been driven away and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and gathered in wine and summer fruit in great abundance.

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Now Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were in the field came to Gedaliah at Mizpah

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and said to him, "Are you well aware that Baalis the king of the sons of Ammon has sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to take your life?" But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam did not believe them.

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Then Johanan the son of Kareah spoke secretly to Gedaliah in Mizpah, saying, "Let me go and kill Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and not a man will know! Why should he take your life, so that all the Jews who are gathered to you would be scattered and the remnant of Judah would perish?"

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But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said to Johanan the son of Kareah, "Do not do this thing, for you are telling a lie about Ishmael."

Jeremiah 40:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 40:13 say?
Jeremiah 40:13 in the NASB reads: “Now Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were in the field came to Gedaliah at Mizpah”
Where is Jeremiah 40:13 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 40:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 40, verse 13.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 40:13.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 40:13 in?
Jeremiah 40:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 40:13?
Jeremiah 40:13 reads (NASB): “Now Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were in the field came to Gedaliah at Mizpah” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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