2 Kings 25:12

But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Kings 25:12

BSB
But the captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields.
AKJV
But the captain of the guard left of the door of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and farmers.
CPDV
But he left behind some vinedressers and farmers from the poor of the land.
ERV
But the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.
NHEB
But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the land to work the vineyards and fields.
SMT
And of the powerless of the land the chief of the cooks left for vine-dressers and for ploughers.

Commentary for 2 Kings 25:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Kings 25:12
Summary
Poorest residents permitted to stay and cultivate
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Poorest allowed to remain
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Narrative