2 Chronicles 23:10

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

He stationed all the people, each man with his weapon in hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side, along the altar and the temple, surrounding the king on every side.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, along by the altar and the temple, by the king round about.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, along by the altar and the temple, around the king.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, along by the altar and the temple, by the king round about.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And he set all the people, every man with his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, by the king round about.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, along by the altar and the temple, by the king round about.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and set all the people euery one wt his weapen in his hande, from the righte corner of the house, vnto the lefte corner of the altare, and to the house warde aboute the kynge.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And he caused all the people to stand (euery man with his weapon in his hande) from the right side of the house, to ye left side of the house by the altar & by the house round about ye king.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And he set all the people (euery man hauing his weapon in his hande) from the right side of the temple to the lift side of the temple, along by the aulter and the temple, rounde about the king.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, along by the altar and the temple, by the king round about.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    He set all the people, every man with his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, by the king round about.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and he stationeth the whole of the people, and each his dart in his hand, from the right shoulder of the house unto the left shoulder of the house, at the altar, and at the house, by the king, round about.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And he set all the people, every man with his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, by the king round about.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And he set all the people, every man with his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, by the king round about.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And he put all the people in position, every man with his instruments of war in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left, by the altar and the house and all round the king.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    He set all the people, every man with his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, around the king.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    He placed the men at their posts, each holding his weapon in his hand. They lined up from the south side of the temple to the north side and stood near the altar and the temple, surrounding the king.

Referenced Verses

  • Exod 40:6 : 6 Set the altar of burnt offering before the entrance of the Tabernacle, the tent of meeting.
  • 2 Kgs 11:11 : 11 The guards stood with their weapons in hand, from the south side of the temple to the north side, by the altar and around the king.
  • 2 Chr 6:12 : 12 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the entire assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 2 Kgs 11:7-13
    7 verses
    88%

    7The two divisions among you who are off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the temple of the LORD for the king.

    8Surround the king on every side, each of you with your weapon in hand. Anyone who approaches your ranks must be put to death. Stay close to the king wherever he goes, whether he leaves or enters.

    9The commanders of hundreds did as Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them brought his men, those coming on and those going off duty on the Sabbath, and they reported to Jehoiada the priest.

    10Jehoiada the priest gave the commanders of hundreds spears and shields that had belonged to King David and were kept in the temple of the LORD.

    11The guards stood with their weapons in hand, from the south side of the temple to the north side, by the altar and around the king.

    12Jehoiada brought out the king's son, crowned him, presented him with the testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, clapped their hands, and shouted, 'Long live the king!'

    13When Athaliah heard the noise of the guards and the people, she came to the people in the temple of the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 23:7-9
    3 verses
    80%

    7The Levites shall surround the king on every side, each man with his weapon in hand. Anyone who tries to enter the house is to be put to death. Stay close to the king wherever he goes.

    8The Levites and all Judah did everything Jehoiada the priest commanded. Each man took his men, those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty, because Jehoiada the priest did not dismiss any of the divisions.

    9Jehoiada the priest gave the commanders of hundreds the spears, large shields, and small shields that had belonged to King David and were kept in the house of God.

  • 2 Chr 23:11-21
    11 verses
    77%

    11They brought out the king's son, placed the crown and the testimony on him, and made him king. Jehoiada and his sons anointed him and said, 'Long live the king!'

    12When Athaliah heard the sound of the people running and praising the king, she came to the people in the house of the Lord.

    13When Athaliah looked, she saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The commanders and the trumpeters were with the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. The singers with their musical instruments were leading in songs of praise. Then Athaliah tore her garments and shouted, 'Treason! Treason!'

    14Jehoiada the priest brought out the commanders of hundreds who were in charge of the troops and said to them, 'Take her out between the ranks and put to death with the sword anyone who follows her.' For the priest said, 'Do not put her to death in the house of the Lord.'

    15So they seized her, and she came to the entrance of the Horse Gate by the king's palace, and there they put her to death.

    16Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, all the people, and the king that they would be the Lord's people.

    17All the people went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols and killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, in front of the altars.

    18Jehoiada appointed the oversight of the house of the Lord to the priests, who were Levites, as David had assigned them in the house of the Lord, to offer burnt offerings to the Lord as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and singing as David had directed.

    19He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord so that no one who was unclean in any way could enter.

    20He took the commanders of hundreds, the nobles, the rulers of the people, and all the people of the land and brought the king down from the house of the Lord. They entered through the Upper Gate to the king's palace and seated the king on the royal throne.

    21All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet, for they had put Athaliah to death by the sword.

  • 2 Kgs 11:16-20
    5 verses
    73%

    16So they seized her, and she was taken by the way of the horse's entrance to the palace, and there she was put to death.

    17Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD, the king, and the people, so that they would be the LORD's people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people.

    18The people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces and killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, in front of the altars. Then Jehoiada the priest stationed guards at the temple of the LORD.

    19He took the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the temple of the LORD. They entered the palace through the gate of the guards, and the king took his seat on the royal throne.

    20All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was calm, because Athaliah had been put to death with the sword at the king's palace.

  • 2 Kgs 23:1-4
    4 verses
    72%

    1The king sent messengers, and they gathered to him all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

    2The king went up to the house of the Lord, along with all the men of Judah, all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the priests, the prophets, and all the people, from the youngest to the oldest. There, he read in their hearing all the words of the Book of the Covenant, which had been found in the house of the Lord.

    3The king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the Lord to follow the Lord, to keep His commandments, His testimonies, and His statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to uphold the words of the covenant written in this book. All the people joined in the covenant.

    4The king ordered Hilkiah the high priest, the priests of the second rank, and the gatekeepers to bring out of the temple of the Lord all the objects made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. He burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and scattered their ashes on the graves of the people.

  • 2 Chr 23:1
    72%

    1In the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds: Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.

  • 2 Chr 23:3
    72%

    3The whole assembly made a covenant with the king at the house of God. Jehoiada said to them, 'Look, the king's son shall reign, as the Lord has spoken concerning the descendants of David.'

  • 2 Kgs 11:4-5
    2 verses
    71%

    4In the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards and brought them to him at the temple of the LORD. He made a covenant with them, put them under oath in the temple of the LORD, and showed them the king's son.

    5He gave them instructions, saying, 'This is what you must do: A third of you who are on duty on the Sabbath are to guard the royal palace—

  • 2 Chr 23:5
    71%

    5A third of you shall be at the king's house, and a third at the Gate of the Foundation, while all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the Lord.

  • 2 Chr 34:30
    70%

    30The king went up to the house of the LORD with all the men of Judah, the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the priests, the Levites, and all the people, from the greatest to the least. He read in their hearing all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 24:8
    70%

    8At the king's order, they made a chest and placed it outside at the gate of the house of the Lord.

  • 2 Chr 12:11
    70%

    11Whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards would carry the shields, and then they would return them to the guardroom.

  • Ezek 21:22
    70%

    22I too will clap My hands, and I will satisfy My wrath. I, the LORD, have spoken.

  • 2 Kgs 12:9
    69%

    9The priests agreed not to collect money from the people nor to handle the repairs of the temple themselves.

  • 1 Sam 22:17
    69%

    17Then the king ordered the guards standing by him, 'Turn and kill the priests of the Lord, because they are allies of David. They knew he was fleeing but didn’t inform me.' But the king's servants were unwilling to raise their hands to strike the priests of the Lord.

  • 2 Chr 32:6
    69%

    6He also appointed military commanders over the people and gathered them in the square at the city gate. He encouraged them, saying:

  • 2 Chr 24:21
    69%

    21But they conspired against him, and at the king's command, they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the house of the Lord.

  • 2 Chr 11:12
    69%

    12In every city, he placed shields and spears and made them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were his.

  • 2 Chr 35:10
    69%

    10When everything was ready, the priests stood in their places, and the Levites in their divisions, according to the king's command.

  • 2 Kgs 23:12
    69%

    12The king tore down the altars that were on the roof of Ahaz's upper chamber, the ones the kings of Judah had made. He also destroyed the altars that Manasseh had made in the two courtyards of the house of the Lord. He removed them from there, ground them to dust, and threw their dust into the Kidron Valley.

  • 2 Chr 24:10
    68%

    10All the officials and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, dropping them into the chest until it was full.

  • 1 Kgs 20:24
    68%

    24They advised, 'Do this: Remove all the kings from their posts and replace them with governors.

  • Ezek 21:16
    68%

    16He has given it to be polished, that it may be grasped in the hand; it is sharpened and polished to be placed in the hands of the slayer.

  • Ezek 9:2
    68%

    2And behold, six men came from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each carrying his weapon for shattering in his hand. One man among them was dressed in linen and had a writing case at his waist. They entered and stood beside the bronze altar.