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The guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, by the king round about.
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A Wall of Protection
Commentators explain that the guards formed a formidable, protective line stretching across the entire temple court, from one side to the other. This human wall, positioned by the sacred altar, surrounded the young king, demonstrating the immense effort and strategic planning involved in restoring God's chosen ruler to the throne.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
From the right corner... — Rather, this means “from the right side of the temple buildings to the left side”—that is, straight across the te…
19th Century
Anglican
The guard: Literally, the Couriers; not, therefore, the Levites.
Corner: Rather, side.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king As …
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