Jeremiah gives this history in great detail (Jeremiah 41–43).

An extract from Jeremiah 40-63, relating to the people left in the land.

And all the people, both small and great
High and low, rich and poor, among whom were the king's daughters, committe…

The king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah to be the governor and protector of the Jews left in their land. But the things of their peace were so hidde…