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One-third will be at the gate of Sur, and one-third will be at the gate behind the guards. You will take turns guarding the house. Two of your companies from all who go out on the Sabbath will keep watch over the house of the Lord for the king. You will encircle the king, each man with his weapons in his hand, and the one that comes within the ranks must be killed. They must be with the king when he goes out and comes in.”

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