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and you numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and you broke down the houses to fortify the wall;
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Desperate Defensive Measures
Commentators explain that numbering and demolishing houses was a practical, albeit extreme, military strategy. Facing a siege, the leaders of Jerusalem took an inventory of buildings to identify which could be sacrificed. The stone and timber from these demolished homes were then used to repair breaches and fortify the city walls.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And you have numbered the houses of Jerusalem - That is, you have taken an estimate of their number to ascertain how many can be sp…
19th Century
Anglican
Ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem. —The preparations for defence are continued. The houses were numbered so that s…
16th Century
Protestant
And you numbered the houses of Jerusalem. He means that the city was closely examined on all sides, so that no house or building would be …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you have numbered the houses of Jerusalem To know what number of men were in them, and how many could be spared …
The weakness of Judah now appeared more than ever. Now also they revealed their carnal confidence and their carnal security. They looked to the for…
13th Century
Catholic
The burden of the valley. Here the prophet issues a threat against those who were joined to the people of God by their position of…
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