And other ten thousand left alive did the children of Judah carry away captive, and brought them unto the top of the rock, and cast them down from the top of the rock, that they all were broken in pieces.
The army of Judah also took another ten thousand people alive as prisoners. They brought them to the top of a cliff and threw them off the edge, so that they all died when they hit the bottom.
This verse describes how the army of Judah executed ten thousand prisoners of war by throwing them off a cliff.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the account of King Amaziah's reign in Judah, where he led his army to victory against the Edomites in a battle. After the defeat, his soldiers captured thousands of enemies and executed them brutally by throwing them off a rock, reflecting the harsh realities of ancient warfare. This event highlights the consequences of human conflict and sets the stage for Amaziah's later spiritual downfall due to his pride and idolatry.
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