Son of Pashhur • Kingdom of Judah
Gedaliah was a royal official during the final years of Judah. Along with other officials he sought Jeremiah's death, accusing the prophet of discouraging the defenders of Jerusalem during the Babylonian siege.
Father: Pashhur
Related: Jeremiah, Shephatiah, Jehucal, Zedekiah
Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-6