2 Kings 25:12

12 The commander of the guard left some of the land's poor people behind to work the vineyards and be farmers.

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 Chaldean army under the commander of the guard tore down the walls surrounding Jerusalem.
11 Then Nebuzaradan the commander of the guard exiled the people who were left in the city, those who had already surrendered to Babylon's king, and the rest of the population.
12 The commander of the guard left some of the land's poor people behind to work the vineyards and be farmers.
13 The Chaldeans shattered the bronze columns, the stands, and the bronze Sea that were in the LORD's temple. They carried the bronze off to Babylon.
14 They also took the pots, the shovels, the wick trimmers, the dishes, and all the bronze items that had been used in the temple.
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