2 Kings 11:10

10 He gave the officers the spears and shields that had belonged to King David and had been kept in the Temple,

2 Kings 11:10 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 11:10

And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give King
David's spears and shields, that were in the temple of the Lord.
] Such as he had taken in war from his enemies, and had dedicated for the service of the temple, to defend it on occasion, and laid up there; those the priests gave to the captains, to arm their men with, who came unarmed, and so unsuspected, and in this way might be armed without being seen and known.

2 Kings 11:10 In-Context

8 You are to guard King Joash with drawn swords and stay with him wherever he goes. Anyone who comes near you is to be killed."

9 The officers obeyed Jehoiada's instructions and brought their men to him - those going off duty on the Sabbath and those going on duty.

10 He gave the officers the spears and shields that had belonged to King David and had been kept in the Temple,

11 and he stationed the men with drawn swords all around the front of the Temple, to protect the king.

12 Then Jehoiada led Joash out, placed the crown on his head, and gave him a copy of the laws governing kingship. Then Joash was anointed and proclaimed king. The people clapped their hands and shouted, "Long live the king!"

Footnotes

• [a]. [Some ancient translations (and see 2 Ch 23.9)] spears; [Hebrew] spear.