Jeremiah 41:15

15 Meanwhile, Ishmael and eight of his men escaped from Johanan into the land of Ammon.

Jeremiah 41:15 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 41:15

But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with
eight men
Of the ten he brought with hin}, ( Jeremiah 41:1 ) ; two of them being slain in this skirmish, or taken by Johanan, or they fled another way: and went to the Ammonites;
who had put him upon, or however encouraged and assisted him in, his wicked attempts; though he returned to them not according to their wishes, nor with that honour and glory he thought to have done.

Jeremiah 41:15 In-Context

13 The people Ishmael had captured shouted for joy when they saw Johanan and the other guerrilla leaders.

14 And all the captives from Mizpah escaped and began to help Johanan.

15 Meanwhile, Ishmael and eight of his men escaped from Johanan into the land of Ammon.

16 Then Johanan son of Kareah and the other guerrilla leaders took all the people they had rescued in Gibeon—the soldiers, women, children, and court officials whom Ishmael had captured after he killed Gedaliah.

17 They took them all to the village of Geruth-kimham near Bethlehem, where they prepared to leave for Egypt.