Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When all the people Ishmael had with him saw Johanan son of Kareah and the army officers who were with him, they were glad. New Living Translation The people Ishmael had captured shouted for joy when they saw Johanan and the other military leaders. English Standard Version And when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah and all the leaders of the forces with him, they rejoiced. Berean Standard Bible When all the people with Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the army with him, they rejoiced, Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, that they were glad. King James Bible Now it came to pass, that when all the people which were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, then they were glad. New King James Version So it was, when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, that they were glad. New American Standard Bible Now as soon as all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were with him, they were joyful. NASB 1995 Now as soon as all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah and the commanders of the forces that were with him, they were glad. NASB 1977 Now it came about, as soon as all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah and the commanders of the forces that were with him, they were glad. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened as soon as all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the military forces that were with him, they were glad. Amplified Bible Now when all the [captive] people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were with him, they were glad. Berean Annotated Bible When all the people with Ishmael (God hears) saw Johanan (YHWH has graced) son of Kareah (bald) and all the commanders of the army with him, they rejoiced, Christian Standard Bible When all the people held by Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the army with him, they rejoiced. Holman Christian Standard Bible When all the people with Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the army with him, they rejoiced, American Standard Version Now it came to pass that, when all the people that were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, then they were glad. Contemporary English Version When Ishmael's prisoners saw Johanan and the officers, they were happy English Revised Version Now it came to pass that when all the people which were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, then they were glad. GOD'S WORD® Translation When all the people who were with Ishmael saw Kareah's son Johanan and all the army commanders who were with him, they were glad. Good News Translation When Ishmael's prisoners saw Johanan and the leaders of the forces with him, they were glad, International Standard Version When all the people who were with Ishmael saw Kareah's son Jonathan and all the military leaders who were with him, they were glad. NET Bible When all the people that Ishmael had taken captive saw Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers with him, they were glad. New Heart English Bible Now it happened that, when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, then they were glad. Webster's Bible Translation Now it came to pass, that when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, then they were glad. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen all the people with Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the army with him, they rejoiced, World English Bible Now when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, then they were glad. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, when all the people who [are] with Ishmael see Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces who [are] with him, that they rejoice. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, that they were glad. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, when all the people who are with Ishmael see Johanan son of Kareah, and all the heads of the forces who are with him, that they rejoice. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be as all the people that were with Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah, and all the chiefs of the army which are with him, they will rejoice. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when all the people that were with Ismahel, had seen Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the fighting men that were with him, they rejoiced. Catholic Public Domain Version And when all the people who were with Ishmael had seen Johanan, the son of Kareah, and all the leaders of the fighters who were with him, they rejoiced. New American Bible At the sight of Johanan, son of Kareah, and the other army leaders, the people with Ishmael rejoiced; New Revised Standard Version And when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah and all the leaders of the forces with him, they were glad. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow it carne to pass when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces that were with him, then they rejoiced. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when all the people who were with Ishmayl saw Yokhanan, son of Qorakh, and all the Generals of the armies who were with him, they rejoiced OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now it came to pass, that when all the people that were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, then they were glad. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass, when all the people that was with Ismael saw Joanan, and the leaders of the host that was with him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Johanan Rescues the Captives…12they took all their men and went to fight Ishmael son of Nethaniah. And they found him near the great pool in Gibeon. 13 When all the people with Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the army with him, they rejoiced, 14and all the people whom Ishmael had taken captive at Mizpah turned and went over to Johanan son of Kareah.… Cross References When all the people with Ishmael Isaiah 49:24-25 Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered? / Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. Psalm 107:2-3 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy / and gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. Isaiah 51:11 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. saw Johanan son of Kareah Genesis 33:4 Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. Luke 15:20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. John 20:20 After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. and all the commanders of the army with him, 2 Kings 11:13-14 When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD. / And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” 2 Chronicles 23:12-13 When Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and cheering the king, she went out to them in the house of the LORD. / And she looked and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!” they rejoiced, Psalm 126:3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Esther 8:16-17 For the Jews it was a time of light and gladness, of joy and honor. / In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them. Nehemiah 12:43 On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. 2 Kings 25:25-26 In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family, came with ten men and struck down and killed Gedaliah, along with the Judeans and Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah. / Then all the people small and great, together with the commanders of the army, arose and fled to Egypt for fear of the Chaldeans. Jeremiah 40:7-9 When all the commanders and men of the armies in the field heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam over the land and that he had put him in charge of the men, women, and children who were the poorest of the land and had not been exiled to Babylon, / they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maacathite—they and their men. / Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well with you. Jeremiah 42:1-3 Then all the commanders of the forces, along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached / Jeremiah the prophet and said, “May our petition come before you; pray to the LORD your God on behalf of this entire remnant. For few of us remain of the many, as you can see with your own eyes. / Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.” Jeremiah 43:4-7 So Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces disobeyed the command of the LORD to stay in the land of Judah. / Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the whole remnant of Judah, those who had returned to the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been scattered, / the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as well as Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah. … Jeremiah 44:14 so that none of the remnant of Judah who have gone to reside in Egypt will escape or survive to return to the land of Judah, where they long to return and live; for none will return except a few fugitives.” Treasury of Scripture Now it came to pass, that when all the people which were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, then they were glad. that when. Jump to Previous Army Captains Commanders Forces Glad Heads Ishmael Ish'mael Johanan Joha'nan Kareah Kare'ah Leaders Officers Rejoice Rejoiced SoonJump to Next Army Captains Commanders Forces Glad Heads Ishmael Ish'mael Johanan Joha'nan Kareah Kare'ah Leaders Officers Rejoice Rejoiced SoonJeremiah 41 1. Ishmael, treacherously killing Gedaliah and others, 7. purposes with the residue to flee unto the Ammonites. 11. Johanan rescues the captives, and is minded to flee into Egypt. When all the people with Ishmael This phrase refers to the group of people who were with Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, a member of the royal family and one of the officers of the king. Ishmael had recently assassinated Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians, and taken captives from Mizpah. The people with Ishmael were likely a mix of his followers and those he had taken captive, including soldiers, women, children, and court officials. This event occurs during a tumultuous period following the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, when Judah was under Babylonian control. saw Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the army with him they rejoiced Persons / Places / Events 1. IshmaelA member of the royal family and one of the officers of the king, who had assassinated Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians. 2. Johanan son of Kareah A military leader who opposed Ishmael and sought to rescue the people Ishmael had taken captive. 3. The People with Ishmael These were the captives taken by Ishmael after he killed Gedaliah. They were likely fearful and uncertain about their future. 4. The Commanders of the Army These were the leaders who accompanied Johanan in his mission to confront Ishmael and rescue the captives. 5. The Event of Rejoicing The captives' reaction upon seeing Johanan and his men, indicating relief and hope for deliverance from Ishmael's control. Teaching Points Deliverance and HopeJust as the captives rejoiced at the sight of Johanan, believers can find hope and joy in God's deliverance from spiritual captivity. Leadership and Courage Johanan's actions demonstrate the importance of godly leadership and courage in confronting evil and protecting the vulnerable. God's Sovereignty in Chaos Despite the political chaos and betrayal, God's plan for His people prevails, reminding us of His sovereignty in our lives. Community and Support The rejoicing of the captives highlights the importance of community and support in times of distress and uncertainty. Trust in God's Timing The captives' deliverance came at the right moment, teaching us to trust in God's perfect timing for our own deliverance and breakthroughs. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 41:13?2. How does Jeremiah 41:13 demonstrate God's protection over His people? 3. What can we learn about leadership from Ishmael's actions in Jeremiah 41:13? 4. How does Jeremiah 41:13 connect with God's promises in Psalm 91? 5. How can we apply the people's response in Jeremiah 41:13 to our lives? 6. What does Jeremiah 41:13 teach about recognizing and fleeing from evil influences? 7. What historical events led to the situation described in Jeremiah 41:13? 8. How does Jeremiah 41:13 reflect God's protection over His people? 9. What is the significance of Ishmael's actions in Jeremiah 41:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 41? 11. Jeremiah 40 (especially verses 13-16) - Are there any external accounts to corroborate or challenge the internal conflicts hinted at, particularly with Ishmael's faction? 12. If Ishmael was a descendant of the royal line, why is there scant genealogical or historical corroboration for his ancestry? (Jeremiah 41) 13. If there is no external record or archaeological evidence for Ishmael's assassination of Gedaliah, how can we confirm its historicity? (Jeremiah 41:1-3) 14. How does this account align with or contradict the parallel narrative in 2 Kings 25:22-26 regarding Gedaliah's murder? What Does Jeremiah 41:13 Mean All the people with IshmaelBerean Standard Bible: “When all the people with Ishmael saw Johanan son of Kareah … they rejoiced.” • The “people” are the remnant whom Ishmael had just abducted from Mizpah (Jeremiah 41:10; cf. Jeremiah 40:11–12). • They had witnessed murder, kidnapping, and the desecration of Gedaliah’s governorship (Jeremiah 41:1–9). • Under Ishmael’s control they felt hopeless, echoing Israel’s despair in Judges 6:1–6 when Midian oppressed the land. • God preserves even a battered remnant, fulfilling His word that He would leave “a remnant and survivors” (Jeremiah 44:28; Isaiah 10:20–22). Saw Johanan • Johanan had warned Gedaliah about Ishmael’s plot (Jeremiah 40:13–16) and now pursues the captives “from Gibeon” (Jeremiah 41:11–12). • His appearance signals rescue, paralleling how David’s arrival delivered Keilah (1 Samuel 23:1–5). • God often raises a deliverer from within the same afflicted people (Exodus 2:11–17; Judges 3:9). • The text invites us to recognize God’s hand in providing timely help, just as He promised in Psalm 34:19. Commanders present • Johanan is not alone; “all the commanders of the army” stand with him (Jeremiah 40:7–8). • Their unity counters Ishmael’s treachery, showing that faithful leadership still exists among the exiles (cf. 2 Kings 25:23–24). • The sight of armed protectors restores confidence, reminiscent of Elisha’s servant seeing heaven’s armies (2 Kings 6:15–17). • Godly leadership rallies God’s people; Hebrews 13:7 reminds believers to imitate leaders whose faith endures. They rejoiced • Terror gives way to joy, echoing Psalm 30:11, “You turned my mourning into dancing.” • The rejoicing anticipates their release from Ishmael’s grasp (Jeremiah 41:14). • Joy testifies that God “rescues and saves” (Daniel 6:27) and turns evil schemes into deliverance (Genesis 50:20). • Their response foreshadows the ultimate celebration when Christ sets captives free (Luke 4:18; Revelation 19:6–7). summary Jeremiah 41:13 shows God’s faithfulness amid chaos. The kidnapped remnant, seeing Johanan and the loyal commanders, immediately senses the Lord’s rescue and erupts in joy. The verse assures believers that God preserves a remnant, raises deliverers, honors righteous leadership, and transforms fear into rejoicing, fulfilling His unerring word. (13) They were glad.--The words are significant as implying the popularity of Gedaliah, and the joy of those who had been under him at seeing the prospect of his murder being avenged. They at once took refuge with the leader of the avenging party.Hebrew When allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Ishmael יִשְׁמָעֵ֔אל (yiš·mā·‘êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3458: Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites saw כִּרְא֤וֹת (kir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7200: To see Johanan יֽוֹחָנָן֙ (yō·w·ḥā·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3110: Jochanan son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Kareah קָרֵ֔חַ (qā·rê·aḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7143: Kareah -- 'bald one', a man of Judah and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the commanders שָׂרֵ֥י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army הַחֲיָלִ֖ים (ha·ḥă·yā·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength with him, אִתּ֑וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among they rejoiced, וַיִּשְׂמָֽחוּ׃ (way·yiś·mā·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome Links Jeremiah 41:13 NIVJeremiah 41:13 NLT Jeremiah 41:13 ESV Jeremiah 41:13 NASB Jeremiah 41:13 KJV Jeremiah 41:13 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 41:13 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 41:13 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 41:13 French Bible Jeremiah 41:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 41:13 Now it happened that when all (Jer.) |
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