6. a third at the Sur Gate, and a third at the gate behind the guard, who take turns guarding the temple –
7. and you who are in the other two companies that normally go off Sabbath duty are all to guard the temple for the king.
8. Station yourselves round the king, each of you with weapon in hand. Anyone who approaches your ranks is to be put to death. Stay close to the king wherever he goes.’
9. The commanders of units of a hundred did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each one took his men – those who were going on duty on the Sabbath and those who were going off duty – and came to Jehoiada the priest.