KJV ORIGINAL
And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The entire Babylonian army that was with their commanding officer tore down all the walls surrounding Jerusalem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the complete destruction of Jerusalem's protective walls by the Babylonian forces.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred in 586 BC when Nebuchadnezzar's Babylonian army conquered Jerusalem after an 18-month siege. The destruction of the city walls was a standard military practice to prevent future rebellion and marked the end of the Kingdom of Judah. This event fulfilled the warnings given by prophets like Jeremiah about the consequences of turning away from God.
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