Jeremiah 41:18

They were afraid of the Babylonians because Ishmael had killed Gedaliah whom the king of Babylon had appointed to govern the land.

Jeremiah 40:5

If you wish to remain, then go back to Gedaliah, son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon appointed to govern the cities of Judah. Live among the people with him, or go anywhere you want. The captain of the guard gave Jeremiah some food and a present and let him go.

Jeremiah 42:16

Then the war that you fear will overtake you, and the hunger you dread will follow you, and you will die there in Egypt.

Luke 12:4-5

I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can do no more.

Isaiah 51:12-13

I, even I, am the one who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mortal men? The sons of men are like grass!

Isaiah 57:11

Who frightened you? Who made you afraid, that you have lied and not remembered me? You did not take it to your heart. Is it not because I have held my peace from of old that you do not reverence (respect) me?

Jeremiah 42:11

Stop being afraid of the king of Babylon. I am with you. I will rescue you from his power.'

Jeremiah 43:2-3

Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the arrogant (egotistical) men said to Jeremiah: You are telling a lie! Jehovah our God has not sent you to say: 'You are not to enter Egypt to reside there.

2 Kings 25:25

In the seventh month, Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the king's seed, came with ten men and made an attack on Gedaliah, causing his death and the death of the Jews and the Chaldaeans who were with him at Mizpah.

Isaiah 30:16-17

You have said: No, we will flee on horses. So you flee. You added: We will ride on fast horses. So those who chase you will also be fast.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Because of the Chaldeans: for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon made governor in the land.

Because

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For they

Jeremiah 42:11
Stop being afraid of the king of Babylon. I am with you. I will rescue you from his power.'
Jeremiah 43:2
Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the arrogant (egotistical) men said to Jeremiah: You are telling a lie! Jehovah our God has not sent you to say: 'You are not to enter Egypt to reside there.
2 Kings 25:25
In the seventh month, Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the king's seed, came with ten men and made an attack on Gedaliah, causing his death and the death of the Jews and the Chaldaeans who were with him at Mizpah.
Isaiah 30:16
You have said: No, we will flee on horses. So you flee. You added: We will ride on fast horses. So those who chase you will also be fast.
Isaiah 51:12
I, even I, am the one who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mortal men? The sons of men are like grass!
Isaiah 57:11
Who frightened you? Who made you afraid, that you have lied and not remembered me? You did not take it to your heart. Is it not because I have held my peace from of old that you do not reverence (respect) me?
Luke 12:4
I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can do no more.

Because

Jeremiah 41:2
Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, and the ten men who were with him got up, drew their swords, and killed Gedaliah, son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan. So they assassinated the man whom the king of Babylon had appointed to govern the land.

Whom

Jeremiah 40:5
If you wish to remain, then go back to Gedaliah, son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon appointed to govern the cities of Judah. Live among the people with him, or go anywhere you want. The captain of the guard gave Jeremiah some food and a present and let him go.

General references

2 Kings 25:26
Then all the people, small and great, and the captains of the forces, got up and went away to Egypt, for fear of the Chaldaeans.
Lamentations 5:9
We risk our lives to get food, because of the sword of the wasteland.