2 Kings 25:12

12 But the commander left behind some of the poorest people of the land to take care of the vineyards and fields.

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 The whole Babylonian army, led by the commander of the king's special guards, broke down the walls around Jerusalem.
11 Nebuzaradan, the commander of the guards, captured the people left in Jerusalem, those who had surrendered to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the people.
12 But the commander left behind some of the poorest people of the land to take care of the vineyards and fields.
13 The Babylonians broke up the bronze pillars, the bronze stands, and the large bronze bowl, which was called the Sea, in the Temple of the Lord. Then they carried the bronze to Babylon.
14 They also took the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, dishes, and all the bronze objects used to serve in the Temple.
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