10 The priest gave to the commanders of hundreds King David’s spears and shields(A) that were in the Lord’s temple. 11 Then the guards stood with their weapons in hand surrounding the king—from the right side of the temple to the left side, by the altar and by the temple.

12 Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown(B) on him, gave him the testimony,[a](C) and made him king. They anointed(D) him and clapped their hands and cried, “Long live the king!” (E)

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Footnotes

  1. 11:12 Or him the copy of the covenant, or him a diadem, or him jewels

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