2 Kings 11:6
2 Kings 11:6 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
(another third being at the gate Sur and a third at the gate behind the guards) shall guard the palace.
2 Kings 11:5-8 The Message (MSG)
Then he commanded them, “These are your instructions: Those of you who come on duty on the Sabbath and guard the palace, and those of you who go off duty on the Sabbath and guard The Temple of GOD, are to join forces at the time of the changing of the guard and form a ring around the young king, weapons at the ready. Kill anyone who tries to break through your ranks. Your job is to stay with the king at all times and places, coming and going.”
2 Kings 11:6 King James Version (KJV)
and a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.
2 Kings 11:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
(one third also shall be at the gate Sur, and one third at the gate behind the guards), shall keep watch over the house for defense.
2 Kings 11:6 New Century Version (NCV)
A third of you will be at the Sur Gate, and another third will be at the gate behind the guard. This way you will guard the Temple.
2 Kings 11:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
and a third part shall be at the gate Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, and be a barrier.
2 Kings 11:6 New International Version (NIV)
a third at the Sur Gate, and a third at the gate behind the guard, who take turns guarding the temple
2 Kings 11:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
one-third shall be at the gate of Sur, and one-third at the gate behind the escorts. You shall keep the watch of the house, lest it be broken down.