2 Kings 11:10

10 He gave the commanders the spears and shields that had belonged to King David and that were kept in the Temple of the Lord.

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 All of you must stand around the king, each man with his weapons in his hand. If anyone comes near, kill him. Stay close to the king when he goes out and when he comes in."

9 The commanders over a hundred men obeyed everything Jehoiada the priest had commanded. Each one took his men who came on duty on the Sabbath and those who went off duty on the Sabbath, and they came to Jehoiada the priest.

10 He gave the commanders the spears and shields that had belonged to King David and that were kept in the Temple of the Lord.

11 Then each guard took his place with his weapons in his hand. There were guards from the south side of the Temple to the north side. They stood by the altar and the Temple and around the king.

12 Jehoiada brought out the king's son and put the crown on him and gave him a copy of the agreement. They appointed him king and poured olive oil on him. Then they clapped their hands and said, "Long live the king!"