28 And the land was moved for the inhabitants thereof, and all the house of Jacob was clothed with shame.
29 And after two full years the king sent a chief collector of tribute to the cities of Judah, and he came to Jerusalem with a great multitude.
30 And he spoke words of peace to them in subtilty, and they gave him credence: and he fell upon the city suddenly, and struck it very sore, and destroyed much people out of Israel.
31 And he took the spoils of the city, and set it on fire, and pulled down the houses thereof and the walls thereof on every side.
32 And they led captive the women and the children, and the cattle they took in possession.
33 And they builded the city of David with a great and strong wall, with strong towers, and it became to them a citadel.
34 And they put there a sinful nation, transgressors of the law, and they strengthened themselves therein.