In Jeremiah 40:6, Jeremiah goes to Mizpah; 40:8 names the captains who also come to Gedaliah there. Direct narrative link.

In Jeremiah 40:14, Johanan, one of the captains listed in 40:8, warns Gedaliah about Ishmael.

In Jeremiah 40:11, other Jews hear of Gedaliah's appointment and return, paralleling the captains' arrival in 40:8.

In Jeremiah 40:12, returning Jews gather wine and fruit, continuing the gathering at Mizpah from 40:8.

In Jeremiah 41:1-16, Ishmael and Johanan from 40:8 act in the murder and pursuit, continuing the story.

In Jeremiah 41:11, Johanan and the other captains from 40:8 hear of Ishmael's evil and act.

Jeremiah 43:2 shows Johanan son of Kareah later accusing Jeremiah of lying, a key shift after the events of 40:8.

Jeremiah 43:5 shows Johanan son of Kareah leading the remnant to Egypt, continuing the story from 40:8.

Jeremiah 42:1 shows Johanan son of Kareah (listed in 40:8) leading a delegation to Jeremiah for guidance.

Jeremiah 42:8 again mentions Johanan son of Kareah, continuing the remnant's consultation with Jeremiah.

2 Kings 25:23 lists the same captains coming to Gedaliah at Mizpah, a parallel account of 40:8.

2 Kings 25:25 reports Ishmael's murder of Gedaliah, involving captains from 40:8.