Verse Comparison: 2 Kings 11:7
American Standard Version
And the two companies of you, even all that go forth on the sabbath, shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king.
Amplified® Bible
And two divisions of all you who should go off duty on the Sabbath shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord to [protect] the king.
Contemporary English Version
The other two guard units are supposed to be off duty on the Sabbath. But I want both of them to stay here at the temple and protect King Joash.
Darby English Version
And the two parts of you, all those that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king.
Good News Bible
The two groups that go off duty on the Sabbath are to stand guard at the Temple to protect the king.
King James Version
And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD about the king.
New American Standard Bible
"Two parts of you, {even} all who go out on the sabbath, shall also keep watch over the house of the LORD for the king.
New International Version
and you who are in the other two companies that normally go off Sabbath duty are all to guard the temple for the king.
New King James Version
The two contingents of you who go off duty on the Sabbath shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD for the king.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Two parts of you, even all who go out on the sabbath, shall also keep watch over the house of the LORD for the king.
Revised Standard Version
and the two divisions of you, which come on duty in force on the sabbath and guard the house of the LORD,
Young's Literal Translation
and two parts of you, all going out on the sabbath -- they have kept the charge of the house of Jehovah about the king,
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