2 Kings 11:4-8

Living Bible

⁴ In the seventh year of Queen Athaliah’s reign, Jehoiada the priest^[a] summoned the officers of the palace guard and the queen’s bodyguard. He met them in the Temple, swore them to secrecy, and showed them the king’s son.

⁵ Then he gave them their instructions: “A third of those who are on duty on the Sabbath are to guard the palace. ^6-8 The other two-thirds shall stand guard at the Temple; surround the king, weapons in hand, and kill anyone who tries to break through. Stay with the king at all times.”