2 Kings 25:12

12 But the captain of the guard left some of 1the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and plowmen.

2 Kings 25:12 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 25:12

(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:8)

2 Kings 25:12 In-Context

10 So all the army of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.
11 Then the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon and the rest of the people, Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away into exile.
12 But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and plowmen.
13 Now the bronze pillars which were in the house of the LORD , and the stands and the bronze sea which were in the house of the LORD , the Chaldeans broke in pieces and carried the bronze to Babylon.
14 They took away the pots, the shovels, the snuffers, the spoons, and all the bronze vessels which were used in temple service.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Kings 24:14; Jeremiah 40:7
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