unfoldingWord_en_tn/2ch/23/07.md

# The Levites must surround the king on all sides

"The Levites must surround the king on all sides in order to protect him"

# all sides, every man with his weapons in his hand

"all sides, and every temple guard should have his weapons and be ready to fight"

# Whoever comes into the house, let him be killed

This did not include the temple guards and the priests. This can be stated explicitly and in active form. Alternate translation: "You must kill anyone except the temple guards and the priests who come into the temple" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# when he comes in and when he goes out

Possible meanings are 1) "at all times" or 2) "wherever he goes." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])