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
You must surround the king. Each of you must hold his weapon in his hand. Whoever approaches your ranks must be killed. You must accompany the king wherever he goes."

Whosoever

Exodus 19:12
You must set boundaries for the people all around, saying, 'Take heed to yourselves not to go up on the mountain nor touch its edge. Whoever touches the mountain will surely be put to death!
Exodus 21:14
But if a man willfully attacks his neighbor to kill him cunningly, you will take him even from my altar that he may die.
Numbers 3:10
So you are to appoint Aaron and his sons, and they will be responsible for their priesthood; but the unauthorized person who comes near must be put to death."

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