2 Kings 11:5
“And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you that enter in on the sabbath shall even be keepers of the watch of the king's house;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he commanded them, saying, this is the thing that ye shall do,.... These were the rulers over hundreds among the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18702 Kings 11:5-8
Five divisions of the guard under their five captains are distinguished here. Three of the five divisions “enter in” on…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That enter in on the Sabbath - It appears that Jehoiada chose the Sabbath day to proclaim the young king, because as…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 11:4-12
Six years Athaliah tyrannised. We have not a particular account of her reign; no doubt it was of a piece with the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And he commanded them The two things to be provided for were the safety of the young king's person when it should be…
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