2 Kings 11:5-8 ▼

5 And he commanded them, saying, “This is the thing that you shall do: one-third of you, who come in on the sabbath and keep watch over the king’s house

6 (one-third also shall be at the gate Sur, and one-third at the gate behind the guards), shall keep watch over the house for defense.

7 And two parts of you, even all who go out on the sabbath, shall also keep watch over the house of Yahweh for the king.

8 And you shall surround the king, each with his weapons in his hand; and whoever comes within the ranks shall be put to death. And be with the king when he goes out and when he comes in.”