30
Deceitfully he spoke peaceable words to them, and they believed him; but he suddenly fell upon the city, dealt it a severe blow, and destroyed many people of Israel.
31
He plundered the city, burned it with fire, and tore down its houses and its surrounding walls.
32
And they took captive the women and children, and seized the cattle.
33
Then they fortified the city of David with a great strong wall and strong towers, and it became their citadel.
34
And they stationed there a sinful people, lawless men. These strengthened their position;
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