2 Kings 11:7

Good News Translation

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

Cross References

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 11:6

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.

2 Kings 11:8

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.”

1 Chronicles 9:25

These guards were assisted by their relatives, who lived in the villages and who had to take turns at guard duty for seven days at a time.

2 Chronicles 23:6

No one is to enter the Temple buildings except the priests and the Levites who are on duty. They may enter, because they are consecrated, but the rest of the people must obey the Lord's instructions and stay outside.