2 Kings 11:6-8

Common English Bible

⁶ a second third will be at the Sur Gate, and the final third will be at the gate behind the guards. You will take turns guarding the temple.^{[a] 7} You who are in the first two groups that usually go off duty on the Sabbath should also guard the Lord’s temple to protect the king. ⁸ Surround the king completely, each of you with your weapons drawn. Whoever comes near your ranks must be killed. Stay near the king wherever he goes.”