2 Kings 11:5

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;

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 11:5

BSB

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,

AKJV

And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that you 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;

CPDV

And he commanded them, saying: "This is the word that you must do.

ERV

And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that ye shall do: a third part of you, that come in on the sabbath, shall be keepers of the watch of the king's house;

NHEB

He commanded them, saying, "This is the thing that you shall do: a third part of you, who come in on the Sabbath, shall be keepers of the watch of the king's house;

SMT

And he will command them saying, This the word which ye shall do: The third of you coming in the Sabbath and watching the: watches of the king's house;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 11:5

AndhecommandedH6680VerbthemsayingH559VerbThisisthethingH1697Noun MasculinethatyeshalldoH6213VerbAthirdpartH7992AdjectiveofyouthatenterinH935VerbonthesabbathH7676NounshallevenbekeepersH8104VerbofthewatchH4931Noun Feminineoftheking'sH4428Noun Masculine houseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 11:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 11:5

Summary

Military guard duties assigned for protection

Place

King's house

Event

Guard duties assigned

Estimated Time Period

c. 835 BC