Jeremiah 40: Jeremiah Freed and Gedaliah Governs

Nebuzaradan, the Babylonian captain, frees Jeremiah and says the LORD brought ruin on Judah for its sin. Jeremiah stays with Gedaliah at Mizpah, who urges the survivors to serve Babylon and gather the harvest. Gedaliah then dismisses Johanan’s warning that Ishmael son of Nethaniah plans to kill him.

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How did Gedaliah respond when Johanan privately offered to kill Ishmael before Ishmael could strike (Jeremiah 40:15-16)?

He had Ishmael arrested and sent away to the king in BabylonHe agreed but told Johanan to wait for Babylon’s approvalHe forbade it and said the report about Ishmael was falseHe sent Johanan to ask Jeremiah what the LORD would say