Jeremiah 40:9

And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan sware unto them and to their men, saying, Fear not to serve the Chaldeans: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 27:11 is Jerusalem's prophetic call to serve Babylon and stay in the land — Gedaliah applies that same counsel.

Jeremiah 38:17-20 urges surrender to Babylon for survival — Gedaliah echoes that same message of submission.

Jeremiah 27:8 records God's command to submit to Babylon, which Gedaliah echoes here in promising safety for serving Babylon.

2 Kings 25:24 records the identical oath by Gedaliah — serve Babylon and it will go well with you.

2 Chronicles 34:20 Historical context

2 Chronicles 34:20 identifies Ahikam son of Shaphan, Gedaliah's father, as a royal official under Josiah, giving family background.