into the house 2 Kin. "within the ranges" ("within the ranks," R.V.). Any one who should attempt to break through the ranks of the guard to get near to the king was to be killed. According to the Chronicler Jehoiada's precaution would protect the sanctity of the Temple as well as the person of the young king.

he shall be put to death R.V. let him be slain (so 2 Kin.).

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