he took counsel with the rulers and with the most valiant men, so that they might obstruct the heads of the springs which were beyond the city. And with everyone discerning the same judgment about this
Other versions
King James Version
He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him.English Standard Version
he planned with his officers and his mighty men to stop the water of the springs that were outside the city; and they helped him.New International Version
he consulted with his officials and military staff about blocking off the water from the springs outside the city, and they helped him.