Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The guards, each with weapon in hand, stationed themselves around the king—near the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple. New Living Translation The palace guards stationed themselves around the king, with their weapons ready. They formed a line from the south side of the Temple around to the north side and all around the altar. English Standard Version And the guards stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the south side of the house to the north side of the house, around the altar and the house on behalf of the king. Berean Standard Bible And the guards stood with weapons in hand surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple. King James Bible And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, along by the altar and the temple. New King James Version Then the escorts stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, all around the king, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, by the altar and the house. New American Standard Bible The guards stood, each with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, by the altar and by the house, around the king. NASB 1995 The guards stood each with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, by the altar and by the house, around the king. NASB 1977 And the guards stood each with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, by the altar and by the house, around the king. Legacy Standard Bible And the guards stood each with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, by the altar and by the house, around the king. Amplified Bible And the guards stood, each man with weapons in his hand, from the right side to the left side of the temple area, by the altar [in the courtyard] and by the temple [proper], all around the king. Christian Standard Bible Then the guards stood with their weapons in hand surrounding the king—from the right side of the temple to the left side, by the altar and by the temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the guards stood with their weapons in hand surrounding the king—from the right side of the temple to the left side, by the altar and by the temple. American Standard Version And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, by the king round about. Contemporary English Version Then they gave the weapons to their guards, who took their positions around the temple and the altar to protect Joash on every side. English Revised Version And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, by the king round about. GOD'S WORD® Translation The guards stood with their weapons in their hands. They were stationed around the king and around the altar and the temple (from the south side to the north side of the temple). Good News Translation and he stationed the men with drawn swords all around the front of the Temple, to protect the king. International Standard Version So the guards stood assembled, every soldier with weapons in hand, surrounding the king from the right side corner of the Temple to the left side corner, including around the altar and the Temple. Majority Standard Bible And the guards stood with weapons in hand surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple. NET Bible The royal bodyguard took their stations, each holding his weapon in his hand. They lined up from the south side of the temple to the north side and stood near the altar and the temple, surrounding the king. New Heart English Bible The guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, around the king. Webster's Bible Translation And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, around the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, along by the altar and the temple. World English Bible The guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, around the king. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the runners stand, each with his weapons in his hand, from the right shoulder of the house to the left shoulder of the house, by the altar and by the house, by the king all around; Young's Literal Translation And the runners stand, each with his weapons in his hand, from the right shoulder of the house unto the left shoulder of the house, by the altar and by the house, by the king round about; Smith's Literal Translation And the runners will stand, a man his weapon in his hand, from the right shoulder of the house even to the left shoulder of the house, to the altar and to the house by the king round about. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they stood having every one their weapons in their hands, from the right side of the temple, unto the left side of the altar, and of the temple, about the king. Catholic Public Domain Version And they stood, each one having his weapons in his hand, before the right side of the temple, all the way to the left side of the altar and of the shrine, surrounding the king. New American Bible And the guards, with drawn weapons, lined up from the southern to the northern limit of the enclosure, surrounding the altar and the temple on the king’s behalf. New Revised Standard Version the guards stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the south side of the house to the north side of the house, around the altar and the house, to guard the king on every side. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the guards stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple and they surrounded the altar and the king's house. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Foot Guards stood, each man and his weapons in his hand at the side of the house, at the right hand and unto the side of the house at the left, and they surrounded the altar and the house of the King. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, by the king round about. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the footmen stood each with his weapon in his hand from the right corner of the house to the left corner of the house, by the altar and the house round about the king. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joash Anointed King in Judah…10Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD. 11And the guards stood with weapons in hand surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple. 12Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”… Cross References 2 Chronicles 23:10 He stationed all the troops, with their weapons in hand, surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple. 1 Kings 1:38-40 Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. / Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. 1 Kings 1:50-53 But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ... 1 Samuel 22:17-18 Then the king ordered the guards at his side, “Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, because they too sided with David. For they knew he was fleeing, but they did not tell me.” But the king’s servants would not lift a hand to strike the priests of the LORD. / So the king ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests!” And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests himself. On that day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod. 1 Samuel 23:23-24 Observe and find out all the places where he hides. Then come back to me with certainty, and I will go with you. If he is in the land, I will search him out among all the clans of Judah.” / So they set out and went to Ziph ahead of Saul. Now David and his men were in the Wilderness of Maon in the Arabah south of Jeshimon, 1 Samuel 25:13 And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies. 2 Samuel 15:1 Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. 2 Samuel 20:7 So Joab’s men, along with the Cherethites, the Pelethites, and all the mighty men, marched out of Jerusalem in pursuit of Sheba son of Bichri. 2 Samuel 23:23 He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard. 1 Chronicles 12:23-24 Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. 1 Chronicles 12:33-34 From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. 1 Chronicles 12:38 All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. 2 Chronicles 23:7 The Levites must surround the king with weapons in hand, and anyone who enters the temple must be put to death. You must stay close to the king wherever he goes.” 2 Chronicles 23:19 He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter. Matthew 26:47 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. Treasury of Scripture And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, along by the altar and the temple. every man 2 Kings 11:8,10 And 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… corner [heb] shoulder Exodus 40:6 And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation. 2 Chronicles 6:12 And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands: Ezekiel 8:16 And he brought me into the inner court of the LORD'S house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the LORD, between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the LORD, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east. Jump to Previous Altar Armed Corner Couriers Guard Guards Hand House Instruments North Positions Right Round Side South Stationed Stood Temple Themselves War Weapon WeaponsJump to Next Altar Armed Corner Couriers Guard Guards Hand House Instruments North Positions Right Round Side South Stationed Stood Temple Themselves War Weapon Weapons2 Kings 11 1. Jehoash, being saved by Jehosheba his aunt from Athaliah's massacre,3. is hidden six years in the house of God 13. Jehoiada, giving order to the captains, in the seventh year anoints him king 17. Jehoiada restores the worship of God And the guards stood with weapons in hand This phrase highlights the presence of armed guards, indicating a time of potential danger and the need for protection. In the context of 2 Kings 11, this occurs during the coronation of Joash, a young king who was hidden from Athaliah's murderous intent. The guards' readiness with weapons underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need to safeguard the rightful heir to the throne. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's protection over His chosen leaders, as seen in other instances like David's protection from Saul. surrounding the king by the altar and the temple from the south side to the north side of the temple Persons / Places / Events 1. GuardsThese were the royal guards, likely the Carites and the guards mentioned earlier in the chapter, tasked with protecting the young king Joash. 2. King Joash The young king of Judah, who was hidden in the temple for six years to protect him from Queen Athaliah's murderous intentions. 3. Altar The altar in the temple where sacrifices were made, symbolizing the presence and worship of God. 4. Temple The sacred place of worship in Jerusalem, central to the religious life of Judah. 5. Queen Athaliah The usurping queen who sought to destroy the royal line of David but was ultimately overthrown. Teaching Points Divine ProtectionJust as Joash was protected by the guards, God provides protection for His people. We can trust in His safeguarding presence in our lives. Faithfulness in Duty The guards were faithful in their duty to protect the king. As believers, we are called to be faithful in the roles God has given us. God's Sovereignty Despite Athaliah's attempts to destroy the royal line, God's plan prevailed. This reminds us that God's purposes cannot be thwarted by human actions. The Importance of Worship The setting of the temple and altar underscores the centrality of worship in the life of God's people. We should prioritize worship in our own lives. Courage in Leadership Jehoiada the priest showed courage in leading the coup against Athaliah. We are encouraged to be bold in standing for righteousness.(11) The guard.--Literally, the Couriers; not therefore the Levites. Corner.--Rather, side. Along by.--At. And the temple.--And at the Temple. The guard formed in two lines, extending from the south wall to the north wall of the court, one line standing at the altar of burnt offering, which was near the entrance, the other at the sanctuary itself. The words "round about the king" are anticipative. Verse 11. - And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple. "Corner" is a wrong word used in this connection. The Hebrew כָתֶף is literally, "shoulder," and must mean here, not "corner," but "side" (so our Revisers). The guard was drawn up right across the temple court from wall to wall, probably in several ranks, both before and behind the king (see ver. 8). Along by the altar. The "altar" intended is, of course, the altar of burnt offering, which stood in the great court, a little way from the porch, right in front of it; not the altar of incense, which was inside the sanctuary. No one, it must be remembered, was ever allowed to enter inside the sanctuary but the priests and officiating Levites (see 2 Chronicles 23:6). And the temple. "The temple" is here the sanctuary, as in the passage of Chronicles just quoted. The guard occupied a position at the upper end of the court, immediately in front of the altar and the temple porch.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the guardsהָרָצִ֜ים (hā·rā·ṣîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7323: To run stood וַיַּעַמְד֨וּ (way·ya·‘am·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations with weapons וְכֵלָ֣יו (wə·ḵê·lāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus in hand בְּיָד֗וֹ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand surrounding סָבִֽיב׃ (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king by the altar לַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ (lam·miz·bê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar and the temple, וְלַבָּ֑יִת (wə·lab·bā·yiṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house from the south הַיְמָנִית֙ (hay·mā·nîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 3233: Right hand, right side מִכֶּ֨תֶף (mik·ke·ṯep̄) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the north הַשְּׂמָאלִ֔ית (haś·śə·mā·lîṯ) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 8042: Situated on the left side side כֶּ֤תֶף (ke·ṯep̄) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything of the temple. הַבַּ֙יִת֙ (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links 2 Kings 11:11 NIV2 Kings 11:11 NLT 2 Kings 11:11 ESV 2 Kings 11:11 NASB 2 Kings 11:11 KJV 2 Kings 11:11 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 11:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 11:11 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 11:11 French Bible 2 Kings 11:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 11:11 The guard stood every man with his (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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