³⁸ The Israelites had arranged with the ambush that they should send up a great cloud of smoke^(A) from the city,^(B)

⁴⁰ But when the column of smoke began to rise from the city, the Benjamites turned and saw the whole city going up in smoke.^(A)

¹⁴ The Dung Gate was repaired by Malkijah son of Rekab, ruler of the district of Beth Hakkerem.^(A) He rebuilt it and put its doors with their bolts and bars in place.