Jer 40:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. 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" ( ; ), that is, to be at hand ready to execute the commands of the king of Babylon.

‏ Jeremiah 40:9

9. 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" (Jr 40:10; Jr 52:12), that is, to be at hand ready to execute the commands of the king of Babylon.