Jer 41:9

the pit.

This was probably a large reservoir for receiving rain water, which Asa had caused to be made in the midst of the city, in case of a siege.

because of Gedaliah. or, near Gedaliah. Heb. by the hand,or the side of Gedaliah. was it.

Josh 10:16-18; Judg 6:2; 1Sam 13:6; 1Sam 14:11; 1Sam 14:22; 1Sam 24:3; 2Sam 17:9 Heb 11:38

for fear.

1Kgs 15:17-22; 2Chr 16:1-10