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.

Fear not - they were afraid that they should not obtain pardon from the Chaldeans for their acts. He therefore assured them of safety by an oath.

Serve - literally, to stand before (; , margin.) - i:e., to be at hand ready to execute the commands of the King of Babylon.

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