when the king of Babylon's army was fighting against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish and against Azekah; for these 'alone' remained of the cities of Judah 'as' fortified cities.
And þe oost of þe kyng of Babiloyne fauyt ayens Jerusalem, and ayens alle þe citees of Juda, þat weren left; ayens Lachis, and ayens Azecha; for whi þese strong citees weren left of þe citees of Juda.