Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool.
You have also seen the many breaks and gaps in the walls of the city of David, and you collected water from the lower reservoir.
This verse describes people observing the damaged defenses of Jerusalem and taking practical steps to secure their water supply during a crisis.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King Hezekiah around 700 BC, the city of David, referring to Jerusalem, was under threat from the Assyrian empire, as described in the prophetic book of Isaiah. The people had observed numerous breaches or gaps in the city's walls, signaling vulnerability to invasion. They gathered water from the lower pool as a practical measure to secure supplies during a potential siege, such as the one led by Sennacherib.
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