KJV ORIGINAL
For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are thrown down by the mounts, and by the sword;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the houses in this city and the royal palaces of Judah's kings, which have been torn down by siege ramps and warfare:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is speaking about the destruction that has come to Jerusalem's buildings and royal palaces through enemy attacks.
📚 Historical Context
This was spoken during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem around 586 BC, when Nebuchadnezzar's army was systematically destroying the city. The 'mounts' refers to the siege ramps that armies built against city walls to breach them, and many buildings were being demolished either by the attackers or by the defenders to gather materials for defense.
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