Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the Levites shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whosoever else cometh into the house, he shall be put to death: but be ye with the king when he cometh in, and when he goeth out.

The levites

Bible References

The levites

2 Kings 11:8
Then you shall surround the king, each with his weapons in his hand; and whoever comes within the ranks shall be put to death. And be with the king when he goes out and when he comes in.”

Whosoever

Exodus 19:12
You shall set bounds for the people all around, saying, ‘Beware that you do not go up on the mountain or touch the border of it; whoever touches the mountain shall surely be put to death.
Exodus 21:14
If, however, a man acts presumptuously toward his neighbor, so as to kill him craftily, you are to take him even from My altar, that he may die.
Numbers 3:10
So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons that they may keep their priesthood, but the layman who comes near shall be put to death.”

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