But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.
But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest people in the land to work as vineyard keepers and farmers.
The Babylonian commander left behind the poorest people to continue farming the land after most of the population was taken into exile.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings 25, the Babylonian Empire had conquered Jerusalem, resulting in the destruction of the city and the exile of its leaders and most inhabitants to Babylon. The captain of the guard, an officer of the Babylonian forces, left behind the poorest people to work as vinedressers and farmers, ensuring the land could continue to produce food. This practice was common among ancient conquerors to maintain agricultural stability in occupied territories.
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