2 Kings 11:7

New English Translation

The two units who are off duty on the Sabbath will guard the Lord’s temple and protect the king.

Cross References

2 Kings 11:5

He ordered them, “This is what you must do. One third of the unit that is on duty during the Sabbath will guard the royal palace.

2 Kings 11:6

Another third of you will be stationed at the Foundation Gate. Still another third of you will be stationed at the gate behind the royal guard. You will take turns guarding the palace.

2 Kings 11:8

You must surround the king. Each of you must hold his weapon in his hand. Whoever approaches your ranks must be killed. You must accompany the king wherever he goes.”

1 Chronicles 9:25

Their relatives, who lived in their settlements, came from time to time and served with them for seven-day periods.

2 Chronicles 23:6

No one must enter the Lord’s temple except the priests and Levites who are on duty. They may enter because they are ceremonially pure. All the others should carry out their assigned service to the Lord.