Jeremiah 41:15-16 The Lord's Restoration of Israel

15 But Ishmael son of Nethaniah and eight of his men escaped from Johanan and fled to the Ammonites.

16 Flight to Egypt
Then Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers who were with him led away all the survivors from Mizpah whom he had recovered from Ishmael son of Nethaniah after he had assassinated Gedaliah son of Ahikam: the soldiers, women, children and court officials he had brought from Gibeon.

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Meaning of Jeremiah 41:15-16

In Jeremiah 41:15, Ishmael's escape reflects the persistence of human defiance and the complexities of moral choices. His actions, unchecked by immediate retribution, serve as a stark reminder that God's justice, although certain, often unfolds in divine timing, calling believers to trust in God's greater plan.

Cross References for Jeremiah 41:15-16

1 Samuel 30:17 - David fought them from dusk until the evening of the next day, and none of them got away, excep... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:17 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:17

Acts 28:4 - When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, “This man must... Click to read the verse Acts 28:4 Click to read the verse Acts 28:4

Proverbs 28:17 - A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:17

Job 21:30 - that the evil man is spared from the day of calamity, that he is delivered from the day of wrath? Click to read the verse Job 21:30 Click to read the verse Job 21:30

Ecclesiastes 8:11-12 - When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, the hearts of the people are filled w... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:11-12 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:11-12

Jeremiah 41:2 - Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the ten men who were with him got up and struck down Gedaliah son ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 41:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 41:2

1 Kings 20:20 - and each one struck down his opponent. At that, the Arameans fled, with the Israelites in pursu... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:20 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:20

2 Kings 25:25 - In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was of royal ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 25:25 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 25:25