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They formed a line from the south side of the Temple around to the north side and all around the altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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, <i>along</i> by the altar and the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then they gave the weapons to their guards, who took their positions around the temple and the altar to protect Joash on every side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />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).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and he stationed the men with drawn swords all around the front of the Temple, to protect the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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, <i>by</i> the altar and the house round about the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/11-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=3905" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/11.htm">Joash Anointed King in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: hā·rā·ṣîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">And the guards</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘am·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: wə·ḵê·lāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">with weapons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">surrounding</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: lam·miz·bê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">by the altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: wə·lab·bā·yiṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">and the temple,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3233.htm" title="3233: hay·mā·nîṯ (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Right hand, right. From yaman; right.">from the south</a> <a href="/hebrew/3802.htm" title="3802: mik·ke·ṯep̄ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- From an unused root meaning to clothe; the shoulder; figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything.">side</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8042.htm" title="8042: haś·śə·mā·lîṯ (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Left, on the left. From smo'wl; situated on the left side.">the north</a> <a href="/hebrew/3802.htm" title="3802: ke·ṯep̄ (N-fsc) -- From an unused root meaning to clothe; the shoulder; figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything.">side</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the temple.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Then 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!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm">2 Chronicles 23:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">1 Kings 1:38-40</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-17.htm">1 Samuel 22:17-18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-23.htm">1 Samuel 23:23-24</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">1 Samuel 25:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1</a></span><br />Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">2 Samuel 20:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">2 Samuel 23:23</a></span><br />He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33-34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-7.htm">2 Chronicles 23:7</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-19.htm">2 Chronicles 23:19</a></span><br />He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">every man</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/11-8.htm">2 Kings 11:8,10</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="hdg">corner [heb] shoulder </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-6.htm">Exodus 40:6</a></b></br> And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">2 Chronicles 6:12</a></b></br> And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/8-16.htm">Ezekiel 8:16</a></b></br> 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, <i>were</i> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/10-27.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-25.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-39.htm">Corner</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-6.htm">Couriers</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-7.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-6.htm">Guards</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-21.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">North</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-24.htm">Positions</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-30.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-8.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-6.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">South</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-24.htm">Stationed</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-23.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-28.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-8.htm">Weapon</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-8.htm">Weapons</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/12-9.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-20.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-13.htm">Corner</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-13.htm">Couriers</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-13.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-13.htm">Guards</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-15.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-28.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-14.htm">North</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">Positions</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-15.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-9.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">South</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">Stationed</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-13.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-5.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-12.htm">War</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Weapon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-5.htm">Weapons</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">Jehoash, being saved by Jehosheba his aunt from Athaliah's massacre,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/11-3.htm">is hidden six years in the house of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/11-13.htm">Jehoiada, giving order to the captains, in the seventh year anoints him king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/11-17.htm">Jehoiada restores the worship of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of <a href="/2_kings/11.htm">2 Kings 11</a>, 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.<p><b>surrounding the king by the altar and the temple</b><br>The altar and the temple are central to Israel's worship and religious life, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The king's proximity to these sacred sites during his coronation signifies the divine approval and religious legitimacy of his rule. This setting also emphasizes the intertwining of religious and political authority in ancient Israel. The temple, built by Solomon, was the heart of Jewish worship, and the altar was where sacrifices were made, pointing to the future ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is both King and High Priest.<p><b>from the south side to the north side of the temple</b><br>This phrase indicates the comprehensive protection surrounding the king, covering the entire span of the temple area. The temple's orientation and layout are significant, as they reflect the order and structure of Israelite worship. The mention of the south and north sides may also symbolize completeness and thoroughness in the protection provided. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of the comprehensive nature of Christ's protection and reign, which extends over all creation. The temple itself is a type of Christ, who is the true temple where God and humanity meet.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/guards.htm">Guards</a></b><br>These were the royal guards, likely the Carites and the guards mentioned earlier in the chapter, tasked with protecting the young king Joash.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_joash.htm">King Joash</a></b><br>The young king of Judah, who was hidden in the temple for six years to protect him from Queen Athaliah's murderous intentions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/altar.htm">Altar</a></b><br>The altar in the temple where sacrifices were made, symbolizing the presence and worship of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple.htm">Temple</a></b><br>The sacred place of worship in Jerusalem, central to the religious life of Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/q/queen_athaliah.htm">Queen Athaliah</a></b><br>The usurping queen who sought to destroy the royal line of David but was ultimately overthrown.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a></b><br>Just as Joash was protected by the guards, God provides protection for His people. We can trust in His safeguarding presence in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_duty.htm">Faithfulness in Duty</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_leadership.htm">Courage in Leadership</a></b><br>Jehoiada the priest showed courage in leading the coup against Athaliah. We are encouraged to be bold in standing for righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/proof_of_joash's_guard_formation.htm">2 Kings 11:8: What evidence confirms that such a detailed guard formation around Joash actually took place?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_daniel_11_2_list_only_4_persian_kings.htm">How does Daniel 11:2 reconcile with history when it only mentions four Persian kings, despite records of more?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_athaliah_miss_joash.htm">2 Kings 11:1: How could Athaliah have overlooked or failed to find Joash if she was determined to kill all royal heirs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">The guard.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">the Couriers;</span> not therefore the Levites.<p><span class= "bld">Corner.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">side</span>.<p><span class= "bld">Along by.</span>--<span class= "ital">At</span>.<p><span class= "bld">And the temple.</span>--<span class= "ital">And at the Temple</span>. 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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">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.</span> "Corner" is a wrong word used in this connection. The Hebrew <span class="hebrew">כָתֶף</span> 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). <span class="cmt_word">Along by the altar.</span> 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 <a href="/2_chronicles/23-6.htm">2 Chronicles 23:6</a>). 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/11-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And the guards</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרָצִ֜ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rā·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stood</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעַמְד֨וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘am·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with weapons</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכֵלָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in hand</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיָד֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surrounding</span><br /><span class="heb">סָבִֽיב׃</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by the altar</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·miz·bê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the temple,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַבָּ֑יִת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lab·bā·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the south</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְמָנִית֙</span> <span class="translit">(hay·mā·nîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3233.htm">Strong's 3233: </a> </span><span class="str2">Right hand, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">side</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכֶּ֨תֶף</span> <span class="translit">(mik·ke·ṯep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3802.htm">Strong's 3802: </a> </span><span class="str2">The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the north</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׂמָאלִ֔ית</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śə·mā·lîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8042.htm">Strong's 8042: </a> </span><span class="str2">Situated on the left side</span><br /><br /><span class="word">side</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶּ֤תֶף</span> <span class="translit">(ke·ṯep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3802.htm">Strong's 3802: </a> </span><span class="str2">The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the temple.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבַּ֙יִת֙</span> <span class="translit">(hab·ba·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/11-11.htm">2 Kings 11:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/11-11.htm">2 Kings 11:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/11-11.htm">2 Kings 11:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/11-11.htm">2 Kings 11:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/11-11.htm">2 Kings 11:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/11-11.htm">2 Kings 11:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/11-11.htm">2 Kings 11:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/11-11.htm">2 Kings 11:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/11-11.htm">2 Kings 11:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/11-11.htm">2 Kings 11:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/11-11.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 11:11 The guard stood every man with his (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 11:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 11:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 11:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 11:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>