^5–8Then 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.”

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

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

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A third are to be at the Foundation Gate and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns providing protection for the palace.

NLTNew Living Translation

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.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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.

KJV 1900King James Version

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.

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