Message: Gedeliah is killed by Ishmael, but Johanan comes to the rescue.
Time: After the burning of Jerusalem, Gedeliah is set up as governor of Judah. But, is then killed.
What the Lord is Saying: Ishmael, son of Nethaniah and grandson of Elishama and part of the of the royal family and one of the king's officials (which king??) killed Gedaliah. He also killed the Judeans. Ishmael tried to act innocent of the crime to men coming to worship at the Temple of the Lord. Ishmael also killed most of these men, sending 10 into a cistern while letting 10 other go. Johanan son of Kareah wanted to stop Ishmael, after hearing of his crime. Ishmael escaped from Johanan and his men to the land of Ammon. Johanan took all those left in Gibeon and fled to Bethelem as they prepared to leave for Egypt.. They were concerned as to what would happen when Nebuchadnezzar found out his appointed man had been killed.
Promise: There is providence for the people left in Judah, but now they must flee the area.
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