Devine Scripture

2 Kings 11:6

2 Kings chapter 11 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.5And 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;

v.6This passage

v.7And the two companies of you, even all that go forth on the sabbath, shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Chronicles 26:13

    And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to their fathers’ houses, for every gate.

  • 2 Chronicles 23:4

    This is the thing that ye shall do: a third part of you, that come in on the sabbath, of the priests and of the Levites, shall be porters of the thresholds;