2 Kings 11:10 Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD.

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New International Version
Then he gave the commanders the spears and shields that had belonged to King David and that were in the temple of the LORD.

New Living Translation
and he supplied them with the spears and small shields that had once belonged to King David and were stored in the Temple of the LORD.

English Standard Version
And the priest gave to the captains the spears and shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD.

King James Bible
And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king David's spears and shields, that were in the temple of the LORD.

New King James Version
And the priest gave the captains of hundreds the spears and shields which had belonged to King David, that were in the temple of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Then the priest gave the captains of hundreds the spears and shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of the LORD.

NASB 1995
The priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of the LORD.

NASB 1977
And the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and small shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest gave to the commanders of hundreds King David’s spears and shields that were in the LORD’s temple.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest gave to the commanders of hundreds King David’s spears and shields that were in the LORD’s temple.

American Standard Version
And the priest delivered to the captains over hundreds the spears and shields that had been king David's, which were in the house of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Jehoiada brought out the swords and shields that had belonged to King David and gave them to the commanders.

English Revised Version
And the priest delivered to the captains over hundreds the spears and shields that had been king David's, which were in the house of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He gave the commanders the spears and the shields that had belonged to King David but were now in the LORD's temple.

Good News Translation
He gave the officers the spears and shields that had belonged to King David and had been kept in the Temple,

International Standard Version
The priest issued king David's personal spears and shields that had been stored in the LORD's Temple to the captains of hundreds.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD.

NET Bible
The priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David's spears and the shields that were kept in the LORD's temple.

New Heart English Bible
The priest delivered to the captains over hundreds the spears and shields that had been king David's, which were in the house of the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And to the captains over hundreds the priest gave king David's spears and shields, that were in the temple of the LORD.

World English Bible
The priest delivered to the captains over hundreds the spears and shields that had been King David’s, which were in Yahweh’s house.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and the priest gives to the heads of the hundreds the spears and the shields that King David had, that [are] in the house of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
and the priest giveth to the heads of the hundreds the spears and the shields that king David had, that are in the house of Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest will give to the captains of hundreds the spears: and shields: which were to king David, Which were in the house of Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he gave them the spears, and the arms of king David, which were in the house of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he gave to them the spears and weapons of king David, which were in the house of the Lord.

New American Bible
He gave the captains King David’s spear and quivers, which were in the house of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
The priest delivered to the captains the spears and shields that had been King David’s, which were in the house of the LORD;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the priest gave to the captains of hundreds King David's spears and shields, which were in the house of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest gave spears and quivers of King David to those Captains of hundreds in the house of LORD JEHOVAH.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest delivered to the captains over hundreds the spear and shields that had been king David's, which were in the house of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the swords and spears of king David that were in the house of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...

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Context

Joash Anointed King in Judah
…9So the commanders of hundreds did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—and came to Jehoiada the priest. 10Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD. 11And the guards stood with weapons in hand surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple.…

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 23:9
Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God.

1 Kings 14:27-28
Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. / And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards would bear the shields, and later they would return them to the guardroom.

1 Samuel 21:9
The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.”

1 Samuel 22:10
Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”

1 Samuel 22:13
And Saul asked him, “Why have you and the son of Jesse conspired against me? You gave him bread and a sword and inquired of God for him so that he could rise up against me to lie in wait, as he is doing today.”

1 Samuel 22:17
Then the king ordered the guards at his side, “Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, because they too sided with David. For they knew he was fleeing, but they did not tell me.” But the king’s servants would not lift a hand to strike the priests of the LORD.

1 Samuel 22:18
So the king ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests!” And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests himself. On that day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod.

1 Samuel 22:19
He also put to the sword Nob, the city of the priests, with its men and women, children and infants, oxen, donkeys, and sheep.

1 Samuel 22:20
But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David.

1 Samuel 22:21
And Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD.

1 Samuel 22:22
Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day, and that he was sure to tell Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s house.

1 Samuel 22:23
Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks your life is seeking mine as well. You will be safe with me.”

Treasury of Scripture

And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king David's spears and shields, that were in the temple of the LORD.

1 Samuel 21:9
And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me.

2 Samuel 8:7
And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 26:27
Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.

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2 Kings 11

1. Jehoash, being saved by Jehosheba his aunt from Athaliah's massacre,
3. is hidden six years in the house of God
13. Jehoiada, giving order to the captains, in the seventh year anoints him king
17. Jehoiada restores the worship of God

Berean Study Bible

Then the priest
The priest in this context is Jehoiada, a pivotal figure in the preservation of the Davidic line. His role as a priest underscores the intertwining of religious and political leadership in ancient Israel. The Hebrew word for priest, "kohen," signifies one who serves in the temple, but Jehoiada's actions here also highlight the priestly duty to protect and uphold God's covenant with David.

gave to the commanders of hundreds
The "commanders of hundreds" were military leaders, each responsible for a unit of a hundred soldiers. This phrase indicates a well-organized military structure, reflecting the strategic planning necessary to protect the young king, Joash. The Hebrew term "sar" for commander suggests a person of authority and responsibility, emphasizing the importance of leadership in times of crisis.

the spears and shields
These weapons symbolize the readiness for battle and the defense of God's chosen king. The mention of "spears and shields" evokes the imagery of warfare, yet in this context, they are instruments of divine protection. Historically, these items would have been crafted with care, representing both physical and spiritual preparedness.

of King David
The reference to "King David" is significant, as it connects the current events to the legacy and covenant promises made to David. David's reign is often seen as the golden age of Israel, and his weapons symbolize the enduring strength and legitimacy of his dynasty. This connection reinforces the idea that Joash's kingship is part of God's unbroken promise to David.

that were in the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple, a sacred place of worship and the dwelling of God's presence. The fact that these weapons were stored in the temple suggests their consecration for holy purposes. It also highlights the temple as a place of refuge and divine intervention, where God's plans for His people are safeguarded.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(10) King David's spears and shields.--The Hebrew has spear, but Chronicles has the plural, which appears correct. "Shields" should perhaps be arms. (Comp. 2Samuel 8:7; 2Chronicles 23:9.) The arms which David had laid up in the Temple as spoils of war were now to be used, appropriately enough, for the restoration of David's heir to the throne. Possibly, as Bahr suggests, the guards who came off duty at the palace had left their weapons there.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 10. - And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give King David's spears and shields, that were in the temple of the Lord. We hear of David carrying with him to Jerusalem the "shields of gold," i.e. shields ornamented with gold, which he took from the servants of Hadadezer (2 Samuel 8:7); but otherwise we are not told of his establishing an armory. Solomon made six hundred shields of solid gold, and laid them up in the house of the forest of Lebanon (1 Kings 10:17); but these were carried off by Sheshonk, when he invaded Judaea in the reign of Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:26). Rehoboam, in their place, made three hundred brazen shields (1 Kings 14:27), which, however, were deposited in the guard-chamber of the royal palace. Of spears collected by David, and laid up in the temple, we know nothing beyond the present passage. There can be little doubt that the weapons were brought forth from their receptacle with the view (as Ewald says) of "consecrating the work of the restoration of the Davidic house with the sacred arms of the great founder himself" (see 'History of Israel,' vol. 4. p. 136) - not, however, with arms that he had worn, but with some which he had collected and laid up.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Then the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

gave
וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to the commanders
לְשָׂרֵ֣י (lə·śā·rê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

of hundreds
הַמֵּא֗וֹת (ham·mê·’ō·wṯ)
Article | Number - feminine plural
Strong's 3967: A hundred

the spears
הַחֲנִית֙ (ha·ḥă·nîṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2595: A lance

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

shields
הַשְּׁלָטִ֔ים (haš·šə·lā·ṭîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7982: Perhaps shield

of King
לַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

David
דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

from
אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the house
בְּבֵ֥ית (bə·ḇêṯ)
Preposition-b | 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

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