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2 Kings 11:6

Let one third part of you enter on the Sabbath, and keep watch on the house of the king. And let one third part be at the gate of Sur. And let one third part be at the gate behind the dwelling place of the shield bearers. And you shall keep the watch on the house of Mesha
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King James Version

And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.

English Standard Version

(another third being at the gate Sur and a third at the gate behind the guards) shall guard the palace.

New International Version

a third at the Sur Gate, and a third at the gate behind the guard, who take turns guarding the temple-