KJV ORIGINAL
And they burnt all their cities wherein they dwelt, and all their goodly castles, with fire.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They burned down all the cities where the people lived, and all their beautiful fortresses, with fire.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the Israelites completely destroyed all the Midianite settlements and strongholds by burning them down.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the aftermath of Israel's war against the Midianites, which God commanded because the Midianites had led Israel into sin and idol worship at Baal-Peor. In ancient warfare, completely destroying enemy cities and fortifications was a common practice to prevent future threats and ensure total victory. This was part of God's judgment against nations that opposed Israel and led them away from worshiping Him.
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