The success of villany must be short, and none can prosper who harden their hearts against God. And those justly lose comfort in real fears, who excuse themselves in sin by pretended fears. The removal of a prudent and peaceable ruler, and the succession of another who is rash and ambitious, affects the welfare of many. Only those are happy and steady who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
13. They were glad. An indication that Gedaliah had been popular, and that those who had been under his rule rejoiced that the murder was avenged.