KJV ORIGINAL
They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They also attacked the camps where the livestock were kept, and took away large numbers of sheep and camels, then returned to Jerusalem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how God's people captured abundant livestock from their enemies and brought it back home as part of their victory.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the account of King Asa's victory over the Cushites (Ethiopians) who had invaded Judah with a massive army. After God gave Judah victory in battle, they pursued their enemies and plundered their camps, including taking their livestock. This was a common practice in ancient warfare, where the victors would claim the defeated army's possessions as spoils of war.
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