2 Chronicles 23:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Only the priests and Levites who are on duty will be able to enter the temple, because they will be the only ones who have gone through the ceremony to make themselves clean and acceptable. The others must stay outside in the courtyards, just as the LORD has commanded.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 23:5

one will guard the palace, and the other will guard Foundation Gate. The rest of you will stand guard in the temple courtyards.

2 Chronicles 23:7

You Levites must protect King Joash. Don't let him out of your sight! And keep your swords ready to kill anyone who comes into the temple.