2 Kings 11:4

In the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards. He had them brought to him at the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them. He made them take an oath. Then he showed them the king's son.

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Previous · 2 Kings 11:3Joash stayed hidden with his nurse at the house of the LORD for six years. During that time Athaliah ruled the land. Next · 2 Kings 11:5He gave them orders. "Here is what you must do," he said. "Some of you come on duty on the Sabbath. One third of you will guard the royal palace.