2 Kings 11:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

2 Kings 11:15

Straight away, Jehoiada said to the army commanders, “Kill her! But don't do it anywhere near the LORD's temple. Take her out in front of the troops and kill anyone who is with her!”

2 Kings 11:7

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.

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.

Exodus 21:14

If you plan in advance to murder someone, there's no escape, not even by holding on to my altar. You will be dragged off and killed.

Numbers 27:16

“You are the LORD God, and you know what is in everyone's heart. So I ask you to appoint a leader for Israel.

Numbers 27:17

Your people need someone to lead them into battle, or else they will be like sheep wandering around without a shepherd.”