2 Kings 11:5-7

International Children’s Bible

⁵ He commanded them, “This is what you must do. A third of you who come in on the Sabbath will guard the king’s palace. ⁶ Another third of you will be at the Sur Gate. And another third will be at the gate behind the guard. This way you will guard the Temple. ⁷ Two groups will go off duty on the Sabbath. They must protect the Temple of the Lord for the king.