2 Kings 11:15

“But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host, etc.] Of the priests and Levites: and said unto them, have her forth without the ranges; the ranks of the guards, which were at the gate leading to the palace, or rather “within” them f130; the meaning is, that he ordered her to be had out of the court of the temple, and be put within their ranks, and enclosed by them, that her blood might not be shed in the temple, and yet not escape them: and him that followeth her, kill with the sword: that takes her part, and offers to help and assist her, passing through the ranks after her, dispatch him at once: for the priest had said, let her not be slain in the…”

“without the ranges--that is, fences, that the sacred place might not be stained with human blood.”

“Have her forth without the ranges - Rather, “Conduct her out between your ranks.” Guard her, i. e., on all sides, that the people may not fall upon her and kill her as she passes through the court, thereby polluting the temple. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Host - Of these companies of Levites, who are elsewhere called the Lord's host, and now were the king's host. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 11:17”

“captains: Kg2 11:4, Kg2 11:9, Kg2 11:10; Ch2 23:9, Ch2 23:14 Have: Eze 21:14 followeth: Kg2 11:8 Let: Eze 9:7 4 Kings (2 Kings) 11:16”