2 Kings 11:7-9

Contemporary English Version

⁷ The other two guard units are supposed to be off duty on the Sabbath. But I want both of them to stay here at the temple and protect King Joash. ⁸ Make sure they follow him wherever he goes, and tell them to keep their swords ready to kill anyone who tries to get near him.

⁹ The commanders followed Jehoiada's orders. Each one called together his guards—those coming on duty and those going off duty.