Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version a third of you at the royal palace and a third at the Foundation Gate, and all the others are to be in the courtyards of the temple of the LORD. New Living Translation Another third will go over to the royal palace, and the final third will be at the Foundation Gate. Everyone else should stay in the courtyards of the LORD’s Temple. English Standard Version and one third shall be at the king’s house and one third at the Gate of the Foundation. And all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are to be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD. King James Bible And a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD. New King James Version one-third shall be at the king’s house; and one-third at the Gate of the Foundation. All the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD. New American Standard Bible and a third shall be at the king’s house, and a third at the Gate of the Foundation; and all the people shall be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD. NASB 1995 and one third shall be at the king’s house, and a third at the Gate of the Foundation; and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD. NASB 1977 and one third shall be at the king’s house, and a third at the Gate of the Foundation; and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible and one-third shall be at the king’s house, and a third at the Gate of the Foundation; and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of Yahweh. Amplified Bible a [second] third shall be at the king’s house (palace), and a [final] third at the Gate of the Foundation; and all the people shall be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible A third are to be at the king’s palace, and a third are to be at the Foundation Gate, and all the troops will be in the courtyards of the LORD’s temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible A third are to be at the king’s palace, and a third are to be at the Foundation Gate, and all the troops will be in the courtyards of the LORD’s temple. American Standard Version and a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version one will guard the palace, and the other will guard Foundation Gate. The rest of you will stand guard in the temple courtyards. English Revised Version and a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Another third must be at the royal palace. And another third must be at Foundation Gate. All the people must be in the courtyards of the LORD's temple. Good News Translation another third will guard the royal palace, and the rest will be stationed at the Foundation Gate. All the people will assemble in the Temple courtyard. International Standard Version Another third of you priests and descendants of Levi will take your places in the royal palace, while another third of you priests and descendants of Levi will stand near the Foundation Gate. The rest of you will remain in the courtyard of the LORD's Temple. Majority Standard Bible a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are to be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD. NET Bible Another third of you will be stationed at the royal palace and still another third at the Foundation Gate. All the others will stand in the courtyards of the LORD's temple. New Heart English Bible A third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation. All the people shall be in the courts of the LORD's house. Webster's Bible Translation And a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD. World English Bible A third part shall be at the king’s house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation. All the people will be in the courts of Yahweh’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the third [are] at the house of the king, and the third at the Foundation Gate, and all the people [are] in the courts of the house of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation and the third are at the house of the king, and the third at the gate of the foundation, and all the people are in the courts of the house of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And the third in the king's house; and the third in the gate of the foundation: and all the people in the enclosures of the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA third part of you that come to the sabbath, of the priests, and of the Levites, and of the porters, shall be at the gates: and a third part at the king's house: and a third at the gate that is called the Foundation: but let all the rest of the people be in the courts of the house of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version One third part of you who arrive on the Sabbath, priests, and Levites, and porters, shall be at the gates. Truly, one third part shall be at the house of the king. And one third shall be at the gate which is called the Foundation. Yet truly, let all the remainder of the common people be in the courts of the house of the Lord. New American Bible another third must be at the king’s house, and the final third at the Foundation Gate, when all the people will be in the courts of the LORD’s house. New Revised Standard Version one-third shall be at the king’s house, and one-third at the Gate of the Foundation; and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the cook's gate: and all the people shall be on guard in the court of the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a third in the house of the King, and a third at the door of the cooks, and all the people keep guard in the court of the house of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation; and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation and let a third part be in the house of the king; and another third at the middle gate: and all the people in the courts of the Lord's house. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joash Anointed King in Judah…4This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who come on duty on the Sabbath shall keep watch at the doors, 5a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are in the courtyards of the house of the LORD. 6No one is to enter the house of the LORD except the priests and those Levites who serve; they may enter because they are consecrated, but all the people are to obey the requirement of the LORD.… Cross References 2 Kings 11:6-8 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— / the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the house of the LORD for the king. / You 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.” 1 Chronicles 9:25-27 Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods. / But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. / They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. 1 Chronicles 23:32 So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 26:12-19 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ... 1 Chronicles 28:1 Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor. 1 Chronicles 29:6 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. 2 Chronicles 8:14 In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. 2 Chronicles 35:15 The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them. Nehemiah 11:19 And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men. Nehemiah 12:24-25 The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. Nehemiah 13:22 Then I instructed the Levites to purify themselves and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember me for this as well, O my God, and show me mercy according to Your abundant loving devotion. Psalm 134:1 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! Psalm 135:2 who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. Matthew 26:55 At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. Mark 14:48-49 Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? / Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.” Treasury of Scripture And a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD. the king's house 2 Kings 11:5,6 And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you that enter in on the sabbath shall even be keepers of the watch of the king's house; … Ezekiel 44:2,3 Then said the LORD unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the LORD, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut… Ezekiel 46:2,3 And the prince shall enter by the way of the porch of that gate without, and shall stand by the post of the gate, and the priests shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, and he shall worship at the threshold of the gate: then he shall go forth; but the gate shall not be shut until the evening… the gate Acts 3:2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; Jump to Previous Courts Courtyards Doorway Foundation Gate Horses House King's Open Palace Part Round Royal Spaces Stationed Temple Third WaitingJump to Next Courts Courtyards Doorway Foundation Gate Horses House King's Open Palace Part Round Royal Spaces Stationed Temple Third Waiting2 Chronicles 23 1. Jehoiada, having set things in order, makes joash king12. Athaliah is slain 16. Jehoiada restores the worship of God a third shall be at the royal palace This phrase refers to the strategic positioning of guards during the coronation of Joash, orchestrated by Jehoiada the priest. The royal palace, also known as the king's house, was a central location in Jerusalem, symbolizing the seat of power and authority. The division of guards into thirds indicates a well-planned defense strategy to protect the young king from potential threats, particularly from Queen Athaliah, who had usurped the throne. This reflects the importance of safeguarding the Davidic line, which is significant in biblical prophecy concerning the Messiah, who is to come from David's lineage. and a third at the Foundation Gate while all the others are to be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. Jehoiada the PriestA key figure in the restoration of the Davidic line, Jehoiada orchestrated the coup against Queen Athaliah and protected the young King Joash. 2. King's House Refers to the royal palace, a central location in the events of the coup, symbolizing the seat of political power in Judah. 3. Foundation Gate A specific location within the temple complex, possibly serving as a strategic point for controlling access to the temple. 4. Courtyards of the House of the LORD The temple courtyards were significant as places of worship and assembly for the people of Judah. 5. Athaliah The usurping queen of Judah, whose reign was marked by idolatry and the persecution of the Davidic line. Teaching Points Strategic Planning in God's WorkJehoiada's careful planning and strategic placement of guards demonstrate the importance of wisdom and foresight in executing God's plans. The Importance of God's House The focus on the temple and its courtyards underscores the centrality of worship and the presence of God in the life of His people. Guarding the Faith Just as the guards were placed to protect the king and the temple, believers are called to guard their faith and the truth of the Gospel against spiritual threats. Unity and Community in Worship The gathering of all the people in the courtyards signifies the power of communal worship and unity in the body of Christ.(5) And a third part at the gate of the foundation.--2Kings 11:6 reads: "the gate S-r," which appears there as a gate of the palace. (LXX., "the middle gate;" Syr. and Arab., "the Butchers' gate") And all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the Lord.--This appears to be written from the point of view of a strict legalist, according to which none might enter the holy house itself save the priests. It looks like a protest against 2Kings 11:4, where it is said that Jehoiada brought the centurions of the royal guard into the house of the Lord. Verse 5. - A third part... at the king's house. It seems impossible to refer this to the royal palace, as some suppose from ver. 19 in the parallel. It probably designates the place where the child had been living in concealment. This portion of the description appears to correspond with the last clause of ver. 5 in the parallel. At the gate of the foundation. The Hebrew text here is יְסוד (Exodus 29:12; Leviticus 4:7; Habakkuk 3:13); in the parallel סוּר, a name only found there, and unintelligible - probably a corruption of the other word. The gate of the foundation is supposed to have stood at that corner of the area which was strengthened by additional works, where was the ravine separating Moriah and the hill to the south. All the people. Evidently the miscellaneous outside people are not here intended, who were not entrusted with the secret and the surprise that was to be, but the same all the people as are unmistakably designated in ver. 10; i.e. all who were appointed to officiate. The last clause in each of vers. 5, 6, 7 in the parallel go strongly to confirm the position that" the king's house "so far does not intend the royal palace, but such part of the house of the Lord as had been, and then still was, "about the king" (ver. 7, parallel); in order to keep watch "about the king,' they were set to keep watch of a certain part of "the house of the Lord."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew a thirdוְהַשְּׁלִשִׁית֙ (wə·haš·šə·li·šîṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) shall be at the royal הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king palace, בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house and a third וְהַשְּׁלִשִׁ֖ית (wə·haš·šə·li·šîṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) at the Foundation הַיְס֑וֹד (hay·sō·wḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3247: Foundation, base Gate, בְּשַׁ֣עַר (bə·ša·‘ar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate while all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the others הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock are in the courtyards בְּחַצְר֖וֹת (bə·ḥaṣ·rō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet of the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links 2 Chronicles 23:5 NIV2 Chronicles 23:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 23:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 23:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 23:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 23:5 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 23:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 23:5 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 23:5 French Bible 2 Chronicles 23:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 23:5 And a third part shall be at (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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