2 Kings 11:9

9 The unit commanders did everything that Jehoiada the priest ordered. They each took charge of those men reporting for duty on the Sabbath as well as those going off duty on the Sabbath. They came to the priest Jehoiada.

2 Kings 11:9 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 11:9

And the captains over the hundreds did according to all things
that Jehoiada the priest commanded
Of whom see ( 2 Kings 11:4 )

and they took every man his men;
everyone his hundred:

that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that should go out on
the sabbath;
both the courses, of which see ( 2 Kings 11:5 2 Kings 11:7 )

and came to Jehoiada the priest;
with the said courses, at least as many of them as were to be employed in the present service.

2 Kings 11:9 In-Context

7 You who are in the first two groups that usually go off duty on the Sabbath should also guard the LORD's temple to protect the king.

8 Surround the king completely, each of you with your weapons drawn. Whoever comes near your ranks must be killed. Stay near the king wherever he goes."

9 The unit commanders did everything that Jehoiada the priest ordered. They each took charge of those men reporting for duty on the Sabbath as well as those going off duty on the Sabbath. They came to the priest Jehoiada.

10 Then the priest gave the unit commanders King David's spears and shields, which were kept in the LORD's temple.

11 The guards, each with their weapons drawn, then took up positions near the temple and the altar, stretching from the south side of the temple to the north side to protect the king. Everyone was holding his weapons, surrounding the king.