2 Kings 11:6-8
Good News Translation
6 another third are to stand guard at the Sur Gate, and the other third are to stand guard at the gate behind the other guards.[a] 7 The two groups that go off duty on the Sabbath are to stand guard at the Temple to protect the king. 8 You are to guard King Joash with drawn swords and stay with him wherever he goes. Anyone who comes near you is to be killed.”
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- 2 Kings 11:6 Hebrew has an additional word, the meaning of which is unclear.
2 Kings 11:6-8
New International Version
6 a third at the Sur Gate, and a third at the gate behind the guard, who take turns guarding the temple— 7 and you who are in the other two companies that normally go off Sabbath duty are all to guard the temple for the king. 8 Station yourselves around the king, each of you with weapon in hand. Anyone who approaches your ranks[a] is to be put to death. Stay close to the king wherever he goes.”
Footnotes
- 2 Kings 11:8 Or approaches the precincts
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