And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan sware unto them and to their men, saying, Fear not to serve (note: Heb. to stand before. And so verse 10) the Chaldeans: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.
Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans (note: That is, the Babylonians; also in verse 10). Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well with you.