Verse 5

'If you prefer not to come with me,' he continued, 'then go back to Gedaliah son of Ahikam son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has appointed over the towns of Judah, and stay with him among the people, or go anywhere it seems right to you.' Then the captain of the guard gave him food and a present and sent him on his way.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Men før Jeremia svarte, sa Nebuzaradan: «Gå tilbake til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Sjafan, som kongen av Babylon har satt til å styre byene i Juda, og bo hos ham blant folket. Eller gå hvor det er best og riktig for deg å gå.»

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Men før han vendte tilbake, sa han: Gå også til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Sjafan, som kongen av Babylon har satt som guvernør over byene i Juda, og bli der sammen med folket. Eller gå til hvilket som helst sted det føles riktig for deg å gå. Så gav høvdingen over livvakten ham forsyninger og en gave, og lot ham gå.

• Norsk King James

  Mens han ennå ikke hadde dratt tilbake, sa han: "Gå tilbake til Gedaliah, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Shafan, som kongen av Babylon har gjort til guvernør over byene i Juda, og bo med ham blant folket; eller dra dit det passer deg best." Så ga vakthavende ham mat og en belønning, og lot ham gå.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Hvis du ikke ønsker å komme tilbake med meg, dra til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Safan, som kongen av Babylon har satt over byene i Juda, og bli hos ham blant folket. Eller gå hvor du måtte ønske. Kommandanten ga ham mat og en gave og lot ham gå.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Og før Jeremia hadde reist, sa høvdingen for livvaktene til ham: 'Gå tilbake til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Safan, som Babylons konge har satt over Judas byer, og bli hos ham blant folket, eller gå hvor du synes det er riktig å gå.' Og høvdingen for livvaktene ga ham mat og en gave og lot ham gå.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Mens han ennå ikke hadde dratt tilbake, sa han: Gå også tilbake til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Sjafan, som kongen av Babylon har satt til guvernør over byene i Juda, og bo hos ham blant folket. Eller gå hvor det synes passende for deg å dra. Så ga høvdingen for livvakten ham mat og en gave, og lot ham gå.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Mens han ennå ikke var dratt bort, sa han: 'Gå tilbake til Gedalia, Ahikams sønn, Shaphans sønn, som Babylons konge har oppnevnt til guvernør over Judas byer, og bosett deg hos ham blant folket; eller dra dit det måtte passe for deg å dra.' Og hovedvakten ga ham forsyninger og en lønn, og lot ham dra.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Mens han ennå ikke hadde dratt tilbake, sa han: Gå også tilbake til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Sjafan, som kongen av Babylon har satt til guvernør over byene i Juda, og bo hos ham blant folket. Eller gå hvor det synes passende for deg å dra. Så ga høvdingen for livvakten ham mat og en gave, og lot ham gå.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Mens han ennå ikke hadde returnert, sa Jeremia: 'Vend tilbake til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Sjafan, som Babels konge har satt over Judas byer, og bli hos ham blant folket; eller ta veien som synes riktig for deg.' Så gav sjefen for livvaktene ham proviant og en gave og lot ham gå.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Men Jeremia sa til ham: «Vend tilbake til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Sjafan, som kongen av Babylon har satt til å styre byene i Juda, og bli hos ham blant folket, eller gå hvor du finner det godt og rett.» Øverstkommanderende for livvakten ga ham da forsyninger og en gave og lot ham gå.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og efterdi han kommer ikke ydermere tilbage, da vend om til Gedalja, Søn af Ahikam, Søn af Saphan, hvilken Kongen af Babel haver beskikket over Judæ Stæder, og bliv hos ham midt iblandt Folket, eller til hver, som ret synes for dine Øine at gaae, gak (derhen). Og den Øverste for Drabanterne gav ham Tæring og Skjenk, og lod ham fare.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  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 hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Mens han ennå ikke hadde dratt tilbake, sa han: Gå også tilbake til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Sjafan, som kongen av Babylon har gjort til guvernør over byene i Juda, og bli hos ham blant folket: eller gå hvor det synes passende for deg å dra. Så ga kommandanten for livvakten ham mat og en belønning, og lot ham gå.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  Now while he had 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 wherever it seems convenient for you to go. So the captain of the guard gave him provisions and a reward, and let him go.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  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 hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Mens han ennå ikke hadde gått tilbake, sa han: Gå da tilbake til Gedalja, sønn av Akikam, sønn av Sjafan, som Babylons konge har satt til guvernør over byene i Juda, og bli hos ham blant folket; eller gå hvor det synes riktig for deg å gå. Så ga høvedsmannen ham mat og en gave, og lot ham gå.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Og mens han ikke svarte, sa han: «Eller vend tilbake til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Sjafan, som kongen av Babylon har satt over byene i Juda, og bli hos ham blant folket. Eller dra hvor som helst du synes det er riktig å dra.» Livvaktsjefen ga ham proviant og en gave, og lot ham gå.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Så mens han ennå ikke hadde dratt tilbake, sa han: Gå da til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Sjafan, som kongen av Babylon har gjort til stattholder over byene i Juda, og bli hos ham blant folket; eller gå hvor det synes deg best å gå. Så ga øversten for livvakten ham mat og en gave, og lot ham gå.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  da gå tilbake til Gedalja, sønn av Ahikam, sønn av Sjafan, som kongen av Babylon har satt til hersker over byene i Juda, og bo hos ham blant folket; eller dra hvor du synes det er rett å dra. Så ga høvdingen for de væpnede menn ham mat og litt penger og lot ham gå.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Yf thou canst not be content to dwell alone, then remayne wt Godolias the sonne off Ahica the sonne of Sapha, whom the kynge of Babilo hath made gouernoure ouer ye cities of Iuda, & dwell wt him amonge the people, or remayne, where so euer it pleaseth ye. So the chefe captayne gaue him his expeses wt a rewarde, & let him go.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  For yet he was not returned: therefore he said, Returne to Gedaliah the sonne of Ahikam, the sonne of Shaphan, whom the King of Babel hath made gouernour ouer all the cities of Iudah, and dwell with him among the people, or goe wheresoeuer it pleaseth thee to goe. So the chiefe stewarde gaue him vitailes and a rewarde, and let him goe.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  For as yet he was not gone backe agayne to Gedaliah: therfore he sayde to him, Go backe to Gedaliah the sonne of Ahicam, the sonne of Saphan, whom the kyng of Babylon hath made gouernour ouer the cities of Iuda, and dwell with hym among the people, or remayne where soeuer it please thee. So the chiefe captayne gaue him his expences with a rewarde, and let hym go.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  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 hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  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 has made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people; or go wherever it seems right to you to go. So the captain of the guard gave him food and a present, and let him go.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and while he doth not reply -- `Or turn back unto Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath appointed over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him in the midst of the people, or whithersoever it is right in thine eyes to go -- go.' And the chief of the executioners giveth to him for the way, and a gift, and sendeth him away,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  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.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Then go back to Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has made ruler over the towns of Judah, and make your living-place with him among the people; or go wherever it seems right to you to go. So the captain of the armed men gave him food and some money and let him go.

• World English Bible (2000)

  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 has made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people; or go wherever it seems right to you to go. So the captain of the guard gave him food and a present, and let him go.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Before Jeremiah could turn to leave, the captain of the guard added,“Go back to Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon appointed to govern the towns of Judah. Go back and live with him among the people. Or go wherever else you choose.” Then the captain of the guard gave Jeremiah some food and a present and let him go.

Referenced Verses

• Jer 39:14 : 14 They sent and brought Jeremiah from the courtyard of the guard and handed him over to Gedaliah, son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, to take him home. So he stayed among the people.
• Jer 41:2 : 2 Then Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the ten men who were with him rose up and struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, with a sword, killing him—the one whom the king of Babylon had appointed over the land.
• 2 Kgs 8:7-9 : 7 Elisha came to Damascus, and Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram, was sick. It was reported to him, "The man of God has come all the way here." 8 The king said to Hazael, "Take a gift in your hand, go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the LORD through him, saying, 'Will I recover from this sickness?'" 9 Hazael went to meet him, taking a gift in his hand that included all the finest products of Damascus, loaded on forty camels. When he came, he stood before him and said, "Your son, Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram, has sent me to ask, 'Will I recover from this sickness?'"
• 2 Kgs 22:12 : 12 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah, the king’s servant, saying,
• 2 Kgs 22:14 : 14 So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum, son of Tikvah, son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She was living in Jerusalem in the second district. They spoke to her.
• 2 Kgs 25:22-24 : 22 As for the people who were left in the land of Judah, whom King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had left, he appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as governor over them. 23 When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite—and they and their men. 24 Gedaliah swore an oath to reassure them and their men: 'Do not be afraid of the Chaldean officials. Settle in the land, serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well for you.'
• 2 Chr 34:20 : 20 Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah, the king's servant, saying:
• Ezra 7:6 : 6 this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a skilled scribe in the Law of Moses, which the Lord, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted him everything he had requested because the hand of the Lord his God was upon him.
• Ezra 7:27 : 27 Blessed be the Lord, the God of our ancestors, who put such a thing as this into the heart of the king, to beautify the house of the Lord in Jerusalem.
• Neh 1:11 : 11 O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Grant success to your servant today and show him mercy in the presence of this man. I was the cupbearer to the king.
• Neh 2:4-8 : 4 The king said to me, "What is it you want?" Then I prayed to the God of heaven, 5 and I said to the king, "If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, send me to Judah, to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I can rebuild it." 6 Then the king, with the queen sitting beside him, asked me, "How long will your journey take, and when will you return?" It pleased the king to send me, so I set a time. 7 I also said to the king, "If it pleases the king, may letters be given to me for the governors of the region beyond the Euphrates, so they will allow me to pass through until I arrive in Judah, 8 and may I have a letter to Asaph, the keeper of the royal forest, that he might give me timber to make beams for the gates of the fortress by the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy." And the king granted my requests, because the gracious hand of my God was on me.
• Job 22:29 : 29 When people are humbled and you say, 'Lift them up,' God will save the downcast.
• Prov 16:7 : 7 When the Lord is pleased with a person’s ways, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them.
• Prov 21:1 : 1 The king's heart is like streams of water in the hand of the LORD; He directs it wherever He pleases.
• Jer 15:11 : 11 The LORD said, 'Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will make your enemies plead with you in times of trouble and distress.'
• Jer 26:24 : 24 Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.
• Jer 52:31-34 : 31 In the thirty-seventh year of Jehoiachin’s exile, in the twelfth month, on the twenty-fifth day of the month, Evil-merodach, king of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, showed favor to Jehoiachin, king of Judah, and released him from prison. 32 He spoke kindly to him and set his throne above the thrones of the kings who were with him in Babylon. 33 Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes and regularly ate at the king’s table for the rest of his life. 34 As long as he lived, his regular food allowance was given to him by the king of Babylon, day by day, until his death.
• Acts 27:3 : 3 The next day we landed at Sidon. Julius treated Paul kindly and allowed him to visit his friends so they could provide for his needs.
• Acts 27:43 : 43 But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land,
• Acts 28:10 : 10 They honored us in many ways, and when we were ready to sail, they provided us with the supplies we needed.
• Heb 13:6 : 6 So we can confidently say: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'
• Jer 40:4 : 4 But now, behold, I have freed you today from the chains that were on your hands. If it seems good to you to come with me to Babylon, then come, and I will look after you. But if it seems bad to you to come with me to Babylon, then do not come. Look, the whole land is before you. Go to whatever place seems good and right to you.'