¹⁶ But Nebuzaradan left behind the rest of the poorest people of the land. They were to take care of the vineyards and fields.

¹⁷ The Babylonians broke up the bronze pillars, the bronze stands and the large bronze bowl, which was called the Sea. These were in the Temple of the Lord. Then they carried all the bronze to Babylon. ¹⁸ They also took the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, bowls, dishes and all the bronze objects. They were used to serve in the Temple.