2 Kings 25:12

12 But the captain of the guard left 1some of the 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 And all the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down the walls around Jerusalem.
11 And the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon, together with the rest of the multitude, Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried into exile.
12 But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and plowmen.
13 And the pillars of bronze that were in the house of the LORD, and the stands and the bronze sea that were in the house of the LORD, the Chaldeans broke in pieces and carried the bronze to Babylon.
14 And they took away the pots and the shovels and the snuffers and the dishes for incense and all the vessels of bronze used in the temple service,

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Kings 24:14; Jeremiah 40:7
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