Jeremiah 41:3 details the massacre of Gedaliah's men — the specific crimes Johanan hears about in verse 11.

Jeremiah 41:7 recounts the slaughter of pilgrims at Mizpah — another crime Johanan learns of, intensifying the need for action.

Jeremiah 40:13-16 records Johanan's warning about Ishmael's plot; verse 11 shows that warning proved true.

Jeremiah 40:8 lists the officers, including Johanan and Ishmael, who came to Gedaliah — setting up the later conflict.

Jeremiah 42:1 shows Johanan and the officers approaching Jeremiah after recovering captives — a direct sequel to the confrontation.

Jeremiah 42:8 has Jeremiah summoning Johanan and the officers — the call to hear God's response after the events.

Jeremiah 43:2-5 shows Johanan later rejecting God's word and fleeing to Egypt — a stark contrast to his earlier decisive action.

Jeremiah 40:7 introduces Johanan and other officers hearing news earlier; verse 11 shows them again reacting to new information.