2 Kings 11:9

9 And the centurions did according to all things that Joiada the priest, had commanded them: and taking every one their men, that went in on the sabbath, with them that went out in the sabbath, came to Joiada, the priest.

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 But let two parts of you all that go forth on the sabbath, keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the king.

8 And you shall compass him round about, having weapons in your hands: and if any man shall enter the precinct of the temple, let him be slain: and you shall be with the king, coming in and going out.

9 And the centurions did according to all things that Joiada the priest, had commanded them: and taking every one their men, that went in on the sabbath, with them that went out in the sabbath, came to Joiada, the priest.

10 And he gave them the spears, and the arms of king David, which were in the house of the Lord.

11 And they stood, having every one their weapons in their hands, from the right side of the temple, unto the left side of the altar, and of the temple, about the king.