And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.
The entire Babylonian army that was with their commanding officer tore down all the walls surrounding Jerusalem.
This verse describes the complete destruction of Jerusalem's protective walls by the Babylonian forces.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the account in 2 Kings that describes the Babylonian invasion of Judah around 586 BC, when King Nebuchadnezzar's forces, known as the Chaldeans, completed their conquest of Jerusalem. The destruction of the city's walls marked the end of Judah's independence and was a fulfillment of God's warnings through prophets like Jeremiah, who had foretold judgment for the nation's persistent idolatry and rebellion. This event symbolized the complete vulnerability of God's people after years of spiritual decline.
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