2 Kings 25:12 cpdv — But he left behind some vinedressers and farmers from the poor of the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But he left behind some vinedressers and farmers from the poor of the land. "

— 2 Kings 25:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 25 — Context

9

And he set fire to the house of the Lord, and to the house of the king. And the houses of Jerusalem, and every great house, he burned with fire.

10

And the entire army of the Chaldeans, which was with the leader of the military, tore down the walls of Jerusalem all around.

11

Then Nebuzaradan, the leader of the military, carried away the rest of the people, who had remained in the city, and the fugitives, who had fled over to the king of Babylon, and the remnant of the common people.

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But he left behind some vinedressers and farmers from the poor of the land.

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Now the pillars of brass which were in the temple of the Lord, and the bases, and the sea of brass, which was in the house of the Lord, the Chaldeans broke apart. And they took all the brass to Babylon.

14

Also, they took away the cooking pots of brass, and the scoops, and the forks, and the cups, and the little mortars, and all the articles of brass with which they were ministering.

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And the leader of the military even took away the censers and the bowls, whatever was of gold for the gold, and whatever was of silver for the silver,

2 Kings 25:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 25:12 say?
2 Kings 25:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But he left behind some vinedressers and farmers from the poor of the land. ”
Where is 2 Kings 25:12 in the Bible?
2 Kings 25:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 25, verse 12.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 25:12.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 25:12 in?
2 Kings 25:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 25:12?
2 Kings 25:12 reads (CPDV): “But he left behind some vinedressers and farmers from the poor of the land. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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