2 Kings 11:6-8

International Children’s Bible

⁶ Another third of you will be at the Sur Gate. And another third will be at the gate behind the guard. This way you will guard the Temple. ⁷ Two groups will go off duty on the Sabbath. They must protect the Temple of the Lord for the king. ⁸ All of you must stand around the king. Each man must have his weapon in his hand. If anyone comes near, kill him. Stay close to the king when he goes out and when he comes in.”