Arung Yoyakhin, indo'na, sining bainéna, pegawé-pegawénna, sibawa pamimping-pamimpinna Yéhuda – iya manenna 7.000 tomariyolo – ritawang sibawa ritiwi ri Babél. Makkuwatoro sining pajjama-jama maccaé sibawa panré bessié singngéga 1.000 tau, iya manenna tau mawatang sibawa barani untu' mammusu. Sining tau wija-wijanna arungngé, sibawa muwi sining tomariyoloé ritiwito ri appalirengngé – iya manenna engka 10.000 tau. Nawéki sininna pabbanuwana Yérusalém ritiwi; iya monroé banna ra'ya' iya kaminang kasiyasié.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar taking the city of Jerusalem and carrying away its people. He took the leaders, strong soldiers, skilled workers, and craftsmen, leaving only the poorest behind. It emphasizes the extent of the Babylonian conquest and the loss suffered by Jerusalem.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big city where the strongest and smartest kids are taken away by a mean king, leaving only the ones who couldn't do much to stay behind. That's what happened to Jerusalem, and it made the city very sad.
Historical Background
The Book of 2 Kings was written by prophets to record the history of the kings of Israel and Judah. This verse was likely written in the 6th century BC, detailing the Babylonian conquest under Nebuchadnezzar, which affected the city of Jerusalem and its inhabitants heavily.
Living It Out Today
Today, when a company takes its best employees to a new location, leaving only the less skilled behind, it can lead to a significant loss for the original location, much like what happened to Jerusalem. This can impact morale and productivity.