SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Kings 25:12

25:12a But the captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land

But he/Nebuzaradan allowed some of the very poor people to stay behind

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But he left a few people, the poorest of the people of Judah.

25:12b to tend the vineyards and fields.

as workers/laborers in the vineyards and fields.

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⌊He wanted them⌋ to continue to take care of the grapes and other crops.

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