Yawˇ lehˬ, Yeˍruˆsaˍlehnˍ venˇ yaˇ teˇ hpaˍ, jawˇmawˇ awˬ ceuˬ awˬ hkʼaˇ teˇ hpaˍ, awˬ hoˉ awˬ naˬ teˇ hpaˍ, chaw hkʼa peu-eˬ 10,000 gʼaˇ hta‸ Baˍbuˍlonˍ mvuhˇmiˬ lo shiˍ kʼai ve yoˬ. Chi hkʼoˆ ka‸, yawˇ lehˬ ca liˉ paˍ hta‸ te leh, la‸ meuˇ puiˉ ve chaw hkʼa peu-eˬ hta‸ htawˇ shiˍ kʼai leh, haˍ gʼawˇ jaˇ ve chaw hui hta‸ ceh tiˉ Yuˇda‸ mvuhˇmiˬ hkʼaw teh taˉ ve yoˬ.
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.