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2 Kings 11:7
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KJ21
And two parts of all you that go forth on the Sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the king.
ASV
And the two companies of you, even all that go forth on the sabbath, shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king.
AMP
Two units of you, all those who go out [off duty] on the Sabbath, shall also keep watch over the house (temple) of the Lord for [the protection of] the king.
AMPC
And two divisions of all you who should go off duty on the Sabbath shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord to [protect] the king.
BRG
And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the king.
CSB
“Your two divisions that go off duty on the Sabbath are to provide the king protection at the Lord’s temple.
CSBA
‘Your two divisions that go off duty on the Sabbath are to provide the king protection at the Lord’s temple.
CEB
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.
CJB
while the other two groups of you who come on duty on Shabbat will guard the house of Adonai, where the king is.
CEV
The other two guard units are supposed to be off duty on the Sabbath. But I want both of them to stay here at the temple and protect King Joash.
DARBY
And the two parts of you, all those that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king.
DRA
But let two parts of you, all that go forth on the sabbath, keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the king.
ERV
Your two divisions who go off duty on the Sabbath day will stand guard at the Lord’s Temple and protect King Joash.
EASY
The two groups of soldiers who would not come to work on the Sabbath day must do this: They must be guards at the Lord's temple. They must keep the new king safe.
EHV
The two divisions of you who are going off duty on the Sabbath will protect the House of the Lord, together with the king.
ESV
And the two divisions of you, which come on duty in force on the Sabbath and guard the house of the Lord on behalf of the king,
ESVUK
And the two divisions of you, which come on duty in force on the Sabbath and guard the house of the Lord on behalf of the king,
EXB
The two groups who go off duty on the Sabbath must ·protect [stand guard/watch over] the ·Temple [L house] of the Lord for the king.
GNV
And two parts of you, that is, all that go out on the Sabbath day, shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the king.
GW
Then your two groups who ⌞normally⌟ go off duty on the day of rest—a holy day, must guard the king at the Lord’s temple.
GNT
The two groups that go off duty on the Sabbath are to stand guard at the Temple to protect the king.
HCSB
“Your two divisions that go off duty on the Sabbath are to provide protection for the Lord’s temple.
ICB
Two groups will go off duty on the Sabbath. They must protect the Temple of the Lord for the king.
ISV
Two of you who enter here on this coming Sabbath are to stand watch at the Lord’s Temple,
JUB
And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD about the king.
KJV
And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the king.
AKJV
And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the king.
LSB
And two parts of you, even all who go out on the sabbath, shall also keep watch over the house of Yahweh for the king.
LEB
Two of the units among you, all who go on duty on the Sabbath, guard the post of the temple of Yahweh for the king.
TLB
The other two-thirds shall stand guard at the Temple; surround the king, weapons in hand, and kill anyone who tries to break through. Stay with the king at all times.”
MSG
Then he commanded them, “These are your instructions: Those of you who come on duty on the Sabbath and guard the palace, and those of you who go off duty on the Sabbath and guard The Temple of God, are to join forces at the time of the changing of the guard and form a ring around the young king, weapons at the ready. Kill anyone who tries to break through your ranks. Your job is to stay with the king at all times and places, coming and going.”
MEV
Two of your companies from all who go out on the Sabbath will keep watch over the house of the Lord for the king.
NOG
Then your two groups who normally go off duty on the day of worship must guard the king at Yahweh’s temple.
NABRE
while the two of your divisions who are going off duty that week shall keep guard over the house of the Lord for the king.
NASB
And two parts of you, all who go out on the Sabbath, shall also keep watch over the house of the Lord for the king.
NASB1995
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.
NCB
For the other two-thirds of you who come off duty on the Sabbath and who keep guard in the temple of the Lord and the king’s palace,
NCV
The two groups who go off duty on the Sabbath must protect the Temple of the Lord for the king.
NET
The two units who are off duty on the Sabbath will guard the Lord’s temple and protect the king.
NIRV
The rest of you are in the other two groups. Normally you are not on duty on the Sabbath day. But you also must guard the temple for the king.
NIV
and you who are in the other two companies that normally go off Sabbath duty are all to guard the temple for the king.
NIVUK
and you who are in the other two companies that normally go off Sabbath duty are all to guard the temple for the king.
NKJV
The two contingents of you who go off duty on the Sabbath shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord for the king.
NLV
And two parts of all of you who go out on the Day of Rest must keep watch over the house of the Lord for the king.
NLT
The other two units who are off duty on the Sabbath must stand guard for the king at the Lord’s Temple.
NRSVA
and your two divisions that come on duty in force on the sabbath and guard the house of the Lord
NRSVACE
and your two divisions that come on duty in force on the sabbath and guard the house of the Lord
NRSVCE
and your two divisions that come on duty in force on the sabbath and guard the house of the Lord
NRSVUE
and your two divisions that come on duty in force on the Sabbath and guard the house of the Lord
OJB
And two companies of all you that go off duty on Shabbos, even they shall keep shomer the mishmeret Beis Hashem for HaMelech.
RGT
“And two parts of you, all who go out on the Sabbath Day, shall keep the watch of the House of the LORD for the king.
RSV
and the two divisions of you, which come on duty in force on the sabbath and guard the house of the Lord,
RSVCE
and the two divisions of you, which come on duty in force on the sabbath and guard the house of the Lord,
TLV
Your other two divisions, who are off duty on Shabbat, will also keep watch over the House of Adonai for the king.
VOICE
The other two-thirds, who normally go off duty on the Sabbath, must also be alert and keep a close watch over the Eternal’s temple for the sake of the king.
WEB
The two companies of you, even all who go out on the Sabbath, shall keep the watch of Yahweh’s house around the king.
WYC
Forsooth two parts of you all going out in the sabbath, keep they the watches of the house of the Lord about the king. (And so the two parts of you that be off-duty on the sabbath, keep they watch over the king in the House of the Lord.)
YLT
and two parts of you, all going out on the sabbath -- they have kept the charge of the house of Jehovah about the king,
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