2 Kings 11:7

New King James Version

The two contingents of you who go off duty on the Sabbath shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord for the king.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 23:6

But let no one come into the house of the Lord except the priests and those of the Levites who serve. They may go in, for they are holy; but all the people shall keep the watch of the Lord.

2 Kings 11:5

Then he commanded them, saying, “This is what you shall do: one-third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall be keeping watch over the king’s house,

2 Kings 11:6

one-third shall be at the gate of Sur, and one-third at the gate behind the escorts. You shall keep the watch of the house, lest it be broken down.

2 Kings 11:8

But you shall surround the king on all sides, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whoever comes within range, let him be put to death. You are to be with the king as he goes out and as he comes in.”

1 Chronicles 9:25

And their brethren in their villages had to come with them from time to time for seven days.