Jeremiah 41:2

Then arose Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and the ten men that were with him, and smote Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan with the sword, and slew him, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.

Cross-reference

Jer 41:11 describes Johanan hearing of Gedaliah's murder and gathering forces — the immediate narrative aftermath.

Jer 41:15 tells of Ishmael's escape from Johanan after the murder — continuing the story's outcome.

Jer 41:18 shows the people's fear because of Gedaliah's murder, prompting their plan to flee to Egypt.

Jeremiah 40:7 Historical context

Jeremiah 40:7 introduces Gedaliah's governorship, setting up the significance of his murder here.

Jeremiah 40:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Jer 40:14 records Johanan's warning about Ishmael's plot — this warning is fulfilled in the murder of Gedaliah.

Jer 40:16 continues the warning with Johanan's offer to kill Ishmael secretly — refused, leading to the assassination.

Jer 40:5 shows Gedaliah's kindness to Jeremiah before his murder, providing background contrast to the assassination here.

2 Kings 25:25 gives the parallel account of Ishmael's assassination of Gedaliah, confirming details.

2 Kings 25:22 Historical context

2 Kings 25:22 records Gedaliah's appointment as governor, providing context for his assassination.