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A Strategic Remnant
Commentators explain that the Babylonians' decision to leave the poorest people was not random. It was a strategic move to ensure the land remained productive. By leaving "vinedressers and husbandmen," they maintained an agricultural workforce, possibly to support future colonists, as was a common practice for empires of the time.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 25:12
18th Century
Theologian
There was probably an intention of settling colonists in the country from some other part of the Empire, as the Assyrians had done in Samaria ([Ref…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 25:12
19th Century
Bishop
Of the poor of the land. — 2 Kings 24:14 ().
Husbandmen. —Or, plowmen. The word (Hebre…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 25:12
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:8)
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 25:8–21
17th Century
Minister
The city and temple were burned, and, it is probable, the ark was in it. By this, God showed how little He cares for the outward pomp of His worshi…