2 Kings 25:12

But he ¹  left behind some of the poor of the land and gave them fields and vineyards.

biblegateway 2Ki 25:12

But the commander left behind some of the poorest people of the land to work the vineyards and fields.

biblegateway 2Ki 25:12

But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and plowmen.

biblegateway 2Ki 25:12

But the captain of the guard allowed some of the poorest people to stay behind in Judah to care for the vineyards and fields.

biblegateway 2Ki 25:12

He left a few poor dirt farmers behind to tend the vineyards and what was left of the fields.

SABDAweb 2Ki 25:12

But he let the poorest of the land go on living there, to take care of the vines and the fields.

bibleoremus 2Ki 25:12

But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest people of the land to be vinedressers and tillers of the soil.

biblegateway 2Ki 25:12

But the captain of the guard left some of the poor of the land as vinedressers and farmers.

biblegateway 2Ki 25:12

But he ¹  left behind some of the poor of the land and gave them fields and vineyards.

¹ tn Heb “the captain of the royal guard.” However, the subject is clear from the preceding and contemporary English style would normally avoid repeating the proper name and title.