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2 Chronicles 28:15

And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.

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KJV King James Version

And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Then the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.

WEB World English Bible

The men who have been mentioned by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all who were naked among them, dressed them, gave them sandals, and gave them something to eat and to drink, anointed them, carried all the feeble of them on donkeys, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.

ASV American Standard Version

And the men that have been mentioned by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm-trees, unto their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.

YLT Young’s Literal Translation

and the men who have been expressed by name rise and take hold on the captives, and all their naked ones they have clothed from the spoil, yea, they clothe them, and shoe them, and cause them to eat and drink, and anoint them, and lead them on asses, even every feeble one, and bring them in to Jericho, the city of palms, near their brethren, and turn back to Samaria.

Surrounding context — 2 Chronicles 28

12 Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war,

13 And said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: for whereas we have offended against the LORD [already], ye intend to add [more] to our sins and to our trespass: for our trespass is great, and [there is] fierce wrath against Israel.

14 So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation.

15 And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.

16 At that time did king Ahaz send unto the kings of Assyria to help him.

17 For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives.

18 The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there.

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וַיָּקֻ֣מוּH6965 · qa.may(Leb)-kamai הָאֲנָשִׁים֩H582 · e.noshhuman אֲשֶׁר־H834 · a.sherwhich נִקְּב֨וּH5344 · na.qavto pierce בְשֵׁמ֜וֹתH8034 · shemname וַיַּחֲזִ֣יקוּH2388 · cha.zaqto strengthen: strengthen בַשִּׁבְיָ֗הH7633 · shiv.yahcaptive וְכָֽל־H3605 · kolall מַעֲרֻמֵּיהֶם֮H4636 · ma.a.romnaked הִלְבִּ֣ישׁוּH3847 · la.vashto clothe מִן־H4480 · minfrom הַשָּׁלָל֒H7998 · sha.lalspoil וַיַּלְבִּשׁ֣וּםH3847 · la.vashto clothe וַ֠יַּנְעִלוּםH5274 · na.alto lock וַיַּאֲכִל֨וּםH398 · a.khalto eat וַיַּשְׁק֜וּםH8248 · sha.qahto water: watering וַיְסֻכ֗וּםH5480 · sukhto anoint וַיְנַהֲל֤וּםH5095 · na.halto guide בַּחֲמֹרִים֙H2543 · cha.mordonkey לְכָל־H3605 · kolall כּוֹשֵׁ֔לH3782 · ka.shalto stumble וַיְבִיא֛וּםH935 · boto come (in): come יְרֵח֥וֹH3405 · ye.ri.choJericho עִיר־H5899 · ir hat.t.ma.rimIr-hatmarim הַתְּמָרִ֖יםH5899 · ir hat.t.ma.rimIr-hatmarim אֵ֣צֶלH681 · e.tselbeside אֲחֵיהֶ֑םH251 · achbrother: male-sibling וַיָּשׁ֖וּבוּH7725 · shuvto return: return שֹׁמְרֽוֹן׃ פH8111 · sho.me.ronSamaria

Cross-references

Proverbs 25:21-22If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:Deuteronomy 34:3And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, unto Zoar.Judges 1:16And the children of the Kenite, Moses’ father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which [lieth] in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.2 Kings 6:22And he answered, Thou shalt not smite [them]: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.Isaiah 58:7[Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?Job 31:15-23Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?Luke 6:27But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,James 2:15-16If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,1 John 3:17-18But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?Matthew 25:35-45For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:Luke 8:35Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.Romans 12:20-21Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.2 Chronicles 28:12Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war,1 Timothy 5:10Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.Acts 9:39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.Luke 8:27And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in [any] house, but in the tombs.Romans 15:1We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

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