23:7a The Levites must surround the king

The Levites are to surround the king
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The ⌊other⌋ Levites must protect the ⌊new⌋ king.

23:7b with weapons in hand,

and each of them should hold a weapon in his hand.
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Every man must have his sword in his hand.

23:7c and anyone who enters the temple must be put to death.

Anyone who enters the temple is to be killed.
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You must kill anyone who comes into the house of Yahweh.

23:7d You must stay close to the king wherever he goes.”

Stay near the king wherever he goes.”
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You must stay with the king all the time.”

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