2 Kings 11:11

Contemporary English Version 1995

Then they gave the weapons to their guards, who took their positions around the temple and the altar to protect Joash on every side.

Cross References

Luke 11:51

This includes every prophet from the time of Abel to the time of Zechariah, who was murdered between the altar and the temple. You people will certainly be punished for all of this.

Matthew 23:35

That's why you will be held guilty for the murder of every good person, beginning with the good man Abel. This also includes Barachiah's son Zechariah, the man you murdered between the temple and the altar.

Joel 2:17

Tell my servants, the priests, to cry inside the temple and to offer this prayer near the altar: “Save your people, Lord God! Don't let foreign nations make jokes about us. Don't let them laugh and ask, ‘Where is your God?’ ”

Ezekiel 8:16

I was then led into the temple's inner courtyard, where I saw about 25 men standing near the entrance, between the porch and the altar. Their backs were to the Lord's temple, and they were bowing down to the rising sun.

2 Chronicles 6:12

Earlier, Solomon had a bronze platform made that was about two meters square and over a meter high, and he put it in the center of the outer courtyard near the altar. Solomon stood on the platform facing the altar with everyone standing behind him. Then he lifted his arms toward heaven; he knelt down

2 Kings 11:10

Jehoiada brought out the swords and shields that had belonged to King David and gave them to the commanders.

2 Kings 11:8

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.

Exodus 40:6

Set the altar for burning sacrifices in front of the entrance to my tent.

2 Kings 11:12

Jehoiada brought Joash outside, where he placed the crown on his head and gave him a copy of instructions for ruling the nation. Olive oil was poured on his head to show that he was now king, while the crowd clapped and shouted, “Long live the king!”