NET Bible
"But he left behind some of the poor of the land and gave them fields and vineyards."
— 2 Kings 25:12, NET Bible
“But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.”
“But the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen. ”
“But the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to work the vineyards and fields.”
“But of the poor of the land he left some dressers of vines and husbandmen.”
“But he let the poorest of the land go on living there, to take care of the vines and the fields.”
“But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.”
He burned down the LORD’s temple, the royal palace, and all the houses in Jerusalem, including every large house.
The whole Babylonian army that came with the captain of the royal guard tore down the walls that surrounded Jerusalem.
Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, deported the rest of the people who were left in the city, those who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen.
But he left behind some of the poor of the land and gave them fields and vineyards.
The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the LORD’s temple, as well as the movable stands and the big bronze basin called“The Sea.” They took the bronze to Babylon.
They also took the pots, shovels, trimming shears, pans, and all the bronze utensils used by the priests.
The captain of the royal guard took the golden and silver censers and basins.