2 Kings 11:5-8 ▼

5 and 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,

6 a third shall be at the gate of Sur (turning aside), and a third at the gate behind the guards. You⁺ are to take turns guarding the temple—

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

8 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.”