2 Kings 11:6

“And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur, etc.] Generally thought by the Jews to be the eastern gate, so called, as they say, because such as were defiled were bid to depart, or go back, as this word signifies, and not enter the temple; it is called “the gate of the foundation”, (<142305>2 Chronicles 23:5) because, according to Ben Gersom, here the foundation of the sanctuary was first laid; it is said f125 to have five other names besides these: and a third part at the gate behind the guard; the temple guard, which had a captain of them, (<440401>Acts 4:1) this gate is supposed to be the same with “sippim”, or the threshold gate, (<142304>2 Chronicles 23:4 *marg.) and to be the southern…”

“Five divisions of the guard under their five captains are distinguished here. Three of the five divisions “enter in” on the Sabbath; the other two “go forth” on the Sabbath 2 Kings 11:7. By the former phrase seems to be meant the mounting guard at the royal palace (the “king’s house,” where Athaliah then was); by the latter the serving of escort to the sovereign beyond the palace bounds. Jehoiada orders that of those whose business it would be to guard the palace on the ensuing Sabbath, one company or cohort should perform that task in the ordinary way, while another should watch the gate of Sur - or better, “the gate of the foundation” 2 Chronicles 23:5 - that by which the palace was…”

“Sur - The chief gate of the temple. The guard - Either, the king's guard. Or, the guard of the temple; this gate was in the south - side. So, &c. - So you shall guard all the gates or entrances into the temple that neither Athaliah nor any of her soldiers may break in. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 11:7”

“the gate of Sur: Ch1 26:13-19; Ch2 23:4, Ch2 23:5 that it be not broken down: or, from breaking up 4 Kings (2 Kings) 11:7”