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You shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and he who comes within the ranks, let him be slain: and be you with the king when he goes out, and when he comes in.
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A Lethal Security Detail
Commentators explain that this verse describes a precise and deadly military formation. The guards were to form tight "ranks" (a better translation than "ranges") around the young king. The order to kill anyone who broke through these ranks shows the extreme danger of the situation and the meticulous planning involved in restoring the rightful king.
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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
The whole body of guards relieved on the Sabbath are to guard the Temple and the young prince. (7) And two parts of all you ... sabbath…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand Af…
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