2 Kings 11:10 net — The priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David’s spears and the shields that were kept in the LORD…

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"The priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David’s spears and the shields that were kept in the LORD’s temple."

— 2 Kings 11:10, NET Bible

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2 Kings 11 — Context

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The two units who are off duty on the Sabbath will guard the LORD’s temple and protect the king.

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You must surround the king. Each of you must hold his weapon in his hand. Whoever approaches your ranks must be killed. You must accompany the king wherever he goes.”

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The officers of the units of hundreds did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each of them took his men, those who were on duty during the Sabbath as well as those who were off duty on the Sabbath, and reported to Jehoiada the priest.

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The priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David’s spears and the shields that were kept in the LORD’s temple.

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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.

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Jehoiada led out the king’s son and placed on him the crown and the royal insignia. They proclaimed him king and poured olive oil on his head. They clapped their hands and cried out,“Long live the king!”

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When Athaliah heard the royal guard shout, she joined the crowd at the LORD’s temple.

2 Kings 11:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 11:10 say?
2 Kings 11:10 in the NET Bible reads: “The priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David’s spears and the shields that were kept in the LORD’s temple.”
Where is 2 Kings 11:10 in the Bible?
2 Kings 11:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 11, verse 10.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 11:10.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 11:10 in?
2 Kings 11:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 11:10?
2 Kings 11:10 reads (NET): “The priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David’s spears and the shields that were kept in the LORD’s temple.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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