It was so, that as often as the king went into Yahweh’s house, the guard bore them, and brought them back into the guard room.
Parallel translations
- KJV And it was so, when the king went into the house of the LORD, that the guard bare them, and brought them back into the guard chamber.
- BSB And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards would bear the shields, and later they would return them to the guardroom.
- NKJV And whenever the king entered the house of the Lord, the guards carried them, then brought them back into the guardroom.
- NASB And it happened as often as the king entered the house of the Lord, that the guards would carry them and would bring them back into the guards’ room.
- NLT Whenever the king went to the Temple of the Lord, the guards would also take the shields and then return them to the guardroom.
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Quick answer
Whenever the king goes to the temple, the guards carry the bronze shields and then return them to the guardroom. The routine highlights the fading grandeur of the realm.
Overview
The ceremonial use of mere bronze shields, carefully stored away, shows a kingdom keeping up appearances after real loss. The repetitive ritual contrasts with the abundance of Solomon's era. It serves as a lasting reminder of what sin had cost Judah.
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- 2 Chr 12:11As often as the king entered into Yahweh’s house, the guard came and bore them, then brought them back into the guard room.
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