Jeremiah 40:5

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go where ever it seems convenient unto you to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.

Jeremiah 40:5 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

Now while he was not yet gone back, Go back then, said he, to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people; or go wheresoever it seemeth right unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a present, and let him go.

Jeremiah 40:5 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But before Jeremiah turned to go, Nebuzaradan added, “Return to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has appointed over the cities of Judah, and stay with him among the people, or go anywhere else that seems right.” Then the captain of the guard gave him a ration and a gift and released him.

Jeremiah 40:5 (BSB)

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What does Jeremiah 40:5 say?

Jeremiah 40:5 in modern King James wording reads: "Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go where ever it seems convenient unto you to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go."

Where is Jeremiah 40:5 found in the Bible?

Jeremiah 40:5 is verse 5 of chapter 40 of the book of Jeremiah, in the Old Testament. Jeremiah has 52 chapters.

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