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2 Kings 11:6

(banother third being at the gate Sur and a third at the gate behind the guards) shall guard the palace.3

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2 Kings 11:6 — The New International Version (NIV)

a third at the Sur Gate, and a third at the gate behind the guard, who take turns guarding the temple—

2 Kings 11:6 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.

2 Kings 11:6 — New Living Translation (NLT)

Another third of you are to stand guard at the Sur Gate. And the final third must stand guard behind the palace guard. These three groups will all guard the palace.

2 Kings 11:6 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

one-third shall be at the gate of Sur, and one-third at the gate behind the escorts. You shall keep the watch of the house, lest it be broken down.

2 Kings 11:6 — New Century Version (NCV)

A 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.

2 Kings 11:6 — American Standard Version (ASV)

and a third part shall be at the gate Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, and be a barrier.

2 Kings 11:6 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

and a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the couriers; and ye shall keep the watch of the house for a defence.

2 Kings 11:6 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Another third must be at Sur Gate. And another third must be at the gate behind the guards. You will guard the king’s residence.

2 Kings 11:6 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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.

2 Kings 11:6 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

(another third being at the gate Sur and a third at the gate behind the guards), shall guard the palace;

2 Kings 11:6 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

and another third at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the runners, shall guard the post of the palace alternately.

2 Kings 11:6 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

A third of you must guard the Sur Gate. And a third of you must guard the gate that is behind the guard. All of you must take turns guarding the temple.

2 Kings 11:6 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

(one third also shall be at the gate Sur, and one third at the gate behind the guards), shall keep watch over the house for defense.


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