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2 Chronicles 23:7

The Levites shall surround the king, each with his weapons in his hand. And whoever enters the house shall be put to death. Be with the king when he comes in and when he goes out.”

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2 Chronicles 23:7 — The New International Version (NIV)

The Levites are to station themselves around the king, each with weapon in hand. Anyone who enters the temple is to be put to death. Stay close to the king wherever he goes.”

2 Chronicles 23:7 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

And the Levites shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whosoever else cometh into the house, he shall be put to death: but be ye with the king when he cometh in, and when he goeth out.

2 Chronicles 23:7 — New Living Translation (NLT)

You Levites, form a bodyguard around the king and keep your weapons in hand. Kill anyone who tries to enter the Temple. Stay with the king wherever he goes.”

2 Chronicles 23:7 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

And the Levites shall surround the king on all sides, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whoever comes into the house, let him be put to death. You are to be with the king when he comes in and when he goes out.”

2 Chronicles 23:7 — New Century Version (NCV)

The Levites must stay near the king, each man with his weapon in his hand. If anyone tries to enter the Temple, kill him. Stay close to the king when he goes in and when he goes out.”

2 Chronicles 23:7 — American Standard Version (ASV)

And the Levites shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whosoever cometh into the house, let him be slain: and be ye with the king when he cometh in, and when he goeth out.

2 Chronicles 23:7 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

And the Levites shall encompass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and he that comes into the house shall be put to death; and ye shall be with the king when he comes in and when he goes out.

2 Chronicles 23:7 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

The Levites should surround the king. Each man should have his weapon in his hand. Kill anyone who tries to come into the temple. Stay with the king wherever he goes.” 

2 Chronicles 23:7 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

You must completely surround the king with weapons in hand. Anyone who enters the temple is to be put to death. You must be with the king in all his daily tasks.”

2 Chronicles 23:7 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

The Levites shall surround the king, each with his weapons in his hand; and whoever enters the house shall be killed. Stay with the king in his comings and goings.”

2 Chronicles 23:7 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

And the Levites shall surround the king all around, each with his weapons in his hand. And whoever comes into the house shall be put to death. You shall be with the king when he comes in and when he goes out.”

2 Chronicles 23:7 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

“The Levites must station themselves around the new king. Each man must have his weapons in his hand. Anyone else who enters the temple must be put to death. Stay close to the king no matter where he goes.”

2 Chronicles 23:7 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

“The Levites will surround the king, each man with his weapons in his hand; and whoever enters the house, let him be killed. Thus be with the king when he comes in and when he goes out.”


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