KJV ORIGINAL
He took also out of the city an eunuch, which had the charge of the men of war; and seven men of them that were near the king’s person, which were found in the city; and the principal scribe of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He also captured from the city a high-ranking official who was in charge of the soldiers, seven of the king's close advisors who were still there, the chief secretary who handled military recruiting, and sixty regular citizens who were found in the city.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When kingdoms fall, everyone from the inner circle to everyday people gets swept up in the chaos.
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