2 Kings 11:7 “the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard t…”

2 Kings 11:7

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD about the king.

World English Bible

The two companies of you, even all who go out on the Sabbath, shall keep the watch of the LORD’s house around the king.

American Standard Version

And the two companies of you, even all that go forth on the sabbath, shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king.

Geneva Bible 1599

And two parts of you, that is, all that goe out on the Sabbath day, shall keepe the watch of the house of the Lord about the King.

Darby Translation

And the two parts of you, all those that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king.

Young's Literal Translation

and two parts of you, all going out on the sabbath — they have kept the charge of the house of Jehovah about the king,

Bible in Basic English

And the two divisions of you, who go out on the Sabbath and keep the watch of the house of the Lord,

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In context

6a 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—

8You must surround the king with weapons in hand, and anyone who approaches the ranks must be put to death. You must stay close to the king wherever he goes.”

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