Ahikam. The father of Gedaliah, who, when appointed governor by Nebuchadnezzar, stood as the friend of Jeremiah. For a son of Ahikam also befriending Jeremiah, See Jer_40:6.
Shaphan. See note on 2Ki_22:3. See Jer_36:10 for another son; Jer_29:3 for another son. Also befriending Jeremiah.