2 Kings 11:4-6

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Athaliah Overthrown

⁴ Then^(A) in the seventh year, Jehoiada^(B) sent messengers and brought in the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards.^(C) He had them come to him in the Lord’s temple, where he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son ⁵ and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: a third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath^(D) are to provide protection for the king’s palace. ⁶ A third are to be at the Sur gate and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns providing protection for the palace.^[a](E)