2 Kings 11
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2 Kings 11:5-8

5He commanded them, saying, “This is what you are to do: You who are in the three companies that are going on duty on the Sabbath—a third of you guarding the royal palace,

6a third at the Sur Gate, and a third at the gate behind the guard, who take turns guarding the temple—

7and you who are in the other two companies that normally go off Sabbath duty are all to guard the temple for the king.

8Station yourselves around the king, each of you with weapon in hand. Anyone who approaches your ranks is to be put to death. Stay close to the king wherever he goes.”

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