2 Kings 25:24 - Exposition

And Gedaliah aware to them, and to their men. As rebels, their lives were forfeit; but Gedaliah granted them an amnesty, and for their greater assurance swore to them that, so long as they remained peaceful subjects of the King of Babylon, they should suffer no harm. Jeremiah adds ( Jeremiah 40:10 ) that he urged them to apply themselves diligently to agricultural pursuits. And said unto them, Fear not to be the servants of the Chaldees: dwell in the land, sad serve the King of Babylon; and it shall be well with you ; rather, and said unto them , Fear not because of the servants of the Chaldeans , etc. "Do not be afraid," i.e; "of the Chaldean officials and guards ( Jeremiah 42:3 ) that are about my court. Be assured that they shall do you no hurt."