OLD TESTAMENT

2 Kings 11:8

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You shall surround the king, every man with his weapons in his hand; and he who comes within the ranks, let him be slain. Be with the king when he goes out, and when he comes in.”

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Verse 8. Temple, to cause confusion, Syr. and so forth The court of the priests, (Ezekiel 41:9) and that of Israel, (Josep. viii. 4.) were separated by walls, beyond which strangers were not allowed to pass. Calmet.—Slain, being first cast out, verse 15. Menochius.—Great respect is due to holy places, and hence comes the privilege of sanctuaries. Worthington.

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