9:14a There was a small city with few men.

There was a small city and only a few people lived in it. (EEB)
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There was a small town, where only a few people lived. (Translation for Translators)

9:14b A mighty king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siege ramps against it.

And a powerful king fought against that city. His armies surrounded the city and prepared to attack it.
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A powerful king came to attack that city. His army made their camp around the city. They built heaps of earth all around it. (EEB)

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