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2 Kings 11:6 Β· KJV

"And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down."

King James Version

What does 2 Kings 11:6 mean? β†’

Passage Context

4And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and shewed them the king's son.
5And 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;
6And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.
7And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD about the king.
8And ye shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand: and he that cometh within the ranges, let him be slain: and be ye with the king as he goeth out and as he cometh in.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you maintain security in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be vigilant?

3

When have you had to protect something important?

Life Application

security

Identify areas in your life where you need to be more vigilant and take action to safeguard them.

community

Consider how you can contribute to the safety and well-being of your community.

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