What does Jeremiah 39:14 mean?

sent for Jeremiah and took him out of the courtyard of the guard. They handed him over to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, to take him home. So Jeremiah stayed among his own people. Jeremiah 39:14 - Modern Text Bible

(Jeremiah is released from custody and entrusted to Gedaliah, allowing him to live freely among his people.)