2 Kings 11:6

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple—”

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BSBPD

“a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple—”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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 · Public Domain
ASVPD

“and a third part shall be at the gate Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, and be a barrier.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and the third <FI>is<Fi> at the gate of Sur, and the third at the gate behind the runners, and ye have kept the charge of the house pulled down;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Kings 11:6 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Chronicles 26:13They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.
  2. 2 Chronicles 23:4This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who come on duty on the Sabbath shall keep watch at the doors,

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