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Jeremiah 40:5 (NIRV)

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5 But before I turned to go, Nebuzaradan continued, "Go back to Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam. The king of Babylonia has appointed Gedaliah to be over the towns of Judah. Go and live with him among your people. Or go anywhere else you want to." Ahikam was the son of Shaphan. The commander gave me food and water. He also gave me a gift. Then he let me go.

Definition(s):
Ahikam (A-high-kam): a brother who raises up or avenges
Gedaliah (Gedd-a-lie-a): God is my greatness
Nebuzaradan (Neb-uz-a-rah-dan):