2 Kings 11:6 nasb — (one third also shall be at the gate Sur, and one third at the gate behind the guards), shall keep watch over the house…

NASB

"(one third also shall be at the gate Sur, and one third at the gate behind the guards), shall keep watch over the house for defense."

— 2 Kings 11:6, NASB

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2 Kings 11 — Context

3

So he was hidden with her in the house of the LORD six years, while Athaliah was reigning over the land.

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Now in the seventh year Jehoiada sent and brought the captains of hundreds of the Carites and of the guard, and brought them to him in the house of the LORD. Then he made a covenant with them and put them under oath in the house of the LORD, and showed them the king's son.

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He commanded them, saying, "This is the thing that you shall do: one third of you, who come in on the sabbath and keep watch over the king's house

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(one third also shall be at the gate Sur, and one third at the gate behind the guards), shall keep watch over the house for defense.

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"Two parts of you, even all who go out on the sabbath, shall also keep watch over the house of the LORD for the king.

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"Then you shall surround the king, each with his weapons in his hand; and whoever comes within the ranks shall be put to death. And be with the king when he goes out and when he comes in."

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So the captains of hundreds did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded. And each one of them took his men who were to come in on the sabbath, with those who were to go out on the sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest.

2 Kings 11:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 11:6 say?
2 Kings 11:6 in the NASB reads: “(one third also shall be at the gate Sur, and one third at the gate behind the guards), shall keep watch over the house for defense.”
Where is 2 Kings 11:6 in the Bible?
2 Kings 11:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 11, verse 6.
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 11:6.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 11:6 in?
2 Kings 11:6 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 11:6?
2 Kings 11:6 reads (NASB): “(one third also shall be at the gate Sur, and one third at the gate behind the guards), shall keep watch over the house for defense.” 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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