2 Kings 11:11
“And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, along by the altar and the temple.”

What does 2 Kings 11:11 mean?
2 Kings 11:11 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, along by the altar and the temple." This verse comes from a pivotal…
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In the dramatic narrative of 2 Kings 11, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the history of Israel. The kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos following the ruthless reign of Queen Athaliah, who eradicated the royal line of David in her insatiable thirst for power. Yet…
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Heavenly Father, As I approach Your throne with a humble heart, I am reminded of the scene captured in 2 Kings 11:11, where it is written, "And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner…
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