2 Kings 11:6 “a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind th…”

2 Kings 11:6

a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple—

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.

World English Bible

a third of you shall be at the gate Sur; and a third of you at the gate behind the guard. So you shall keep the watch of the house, and be a barrier.

American Standard Version

and a third part shall be at the gate Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, and be a barrier.

Geneva Bible 1599

And another third part in the gate of Sur: and another thirde part in the gate behinde them of the garde: and ye shall keepe watche in the house of Massah.

Darby Translation

and a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the couriers; and ye shall keep the watch of the house for a defence.

Young's Literal Translation

and the third [is] at the gate of Sur, and the third at the gate behind the runners, and ye have kept the charge of the house pulled down;

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In context

5and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace,

7the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the house of the LORD for the king.

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