2 Kings 11:5

Translations

Modern

…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,

Traditional

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;

Literal

And he commanded them, saying, “This is the thing that you shall do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall be keeping the watch over the house of the king,

Latin

…et præcepit illis, dicens: Iste est sermo, quem facere debetis:

Original

Hebrew

English

…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,

Notes

2 Kings 11:5–8

Jehoiada organized the royal guard into specific groups. Some protected the young king. Others took positions at the palace, the Sur Gate (also called the Foundation Gate, 2 Chronicles 23:5), and behind the palace guard. Additional guards stood watch at the Lord’s temple. Every effort was made to secure the king and the anointing site.

2 Kings 11:1–16

Athaliah, the mother of King Ahaziah of Judah, was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and the wife of King Jehoram of Judah (2 Kings 8:18, 26). As queen mother, she had significant influence, but she used it for evil (2 Kings 8:18, 27; 2 Chronicles 22:3–4). Her plans included destroying the rest of the royal family (see 2 Chronicles 22:10).

While Ahab’s family in Samaria was completely destroyed, Athaliah took control in Judah through a massacre similar to Jehu’s slaughter of her family in Samaria.

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Parallels

2 Chronicles 23:1–11

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Ahab (King) Ahaziah Athaliah Family Life and Relations Gatekeepers Jehoiada Kerethites Kings, Books of First and Second Temple

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Determine Royal Succession Church and State: Ecclesiastical Power Superior to Civil: Withdraws Support and Anoints a Successor Citizens: Loyal: Jehoiada Conspiracy of Jehoiada Fatherless: Joash Loyalty: Jehoiada Orphan: Joash Palaces of Kings were Strictly Guarded Prophecies Concerning Israel: Athaliah, his Mother, Succeeds Him Religious Zeal: Jehoiada The Levites: Guarded King's Person and House in Times of Danger Usurpation of Political Functions by Athaliah Women: Athaliah Women: Athaliah, in Destroying the Royal Household and Usurping the Throne

2 Kings 11:5

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