KJV ORIGINAL
He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He consulted with his officials and his military commanders about blocking the water sources outside the city, and they supported his plan.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how King Hezekiah worked with his leaders to cut off water supplies outside Jerusalem as a military strategy.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes King Hezekiah's preparations for the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem around 701 BC. By blocking water sources outside the city walls, Hezekiah prevented the invading Assyrian army from easily accessing fresh water while preserving Jerusalem's internal water supply. This was a common ancient military tactic called 'scorched earth' strategy.
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