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A third part shall be at the gate Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall you keep the watch of the house, and be a barrier.
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A Meticulous Plan
Commentators explain that this verse is part of a meticulous and strategic plan. The high priest Jehoiada didn't act rashly but carefully divided the guards, assigning three divisions to secure key gates of the palace. This highlights the wisdom and thorough preparation involved in deposing the usurper Athaliah and restoring the rightful king.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Five divisions of the guard, each under its own captain, are distinguished here. Three of these divisions “enter in” on the Sabbath, while the othe…
19th Century
Anglican
Three companies of the guards to be stationed at the three approaches to the palace.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur Generally thought by the Jews to be the eastern gate, so called, as the…
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Athaliah destroyed all those whom she knew to be related to the crown. Jehoash, one of the king's sons, was hidden. The promise made to David was n…
