2 Kings 11:6

Good News Translation

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.

Cross References

2 Kings 11:19

and then he, the officers, the royal bodyguard, and the palace guards escorted the king from the Temple to the palace, followed by all the people. Joash entered by the Guard Gate and took his place on the throne.

2 Kings 11:5

and gave them the following orders: “When you come on duty on the Sabbath, one third of you are to guard the palace;

2 Kings 11:7

The two groups that go off duty on the Sabbath are to stand guard at the Temple to protect the king.