Jeremiah 40:2-5

2The captain of the guard called for Jeremiah and said, “The Lord your God has brought this disaster on this land,

3just as he said he would. For these people have sinned against the Lord and disobeyed him. That is why it happened.

4But I am going to take off your chains and let you go. If you want to come with me to Babylon, you are welcome. I will see that you are well cared for. But if you don’t want to come, you may stay here. The whole land is before you—go wherever you like.

5If you decide to stay, then return to Gedaliah son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan. He has been appointed governor of Judah by the king of Babylon. Stay there with the people he rules. But it’s up to you; go wherever you like.” Then Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, gave Jeremiah some food and money and let him go.