The guard. — Literally, the Couriers; not therefore the Levites.
Corner. — Rather, side.
Along by. — At.
And the temple. — And at the Temple. The guard formed in two lines, extending from the south wall to the north wall of the court, one line standing at the altar of burnt offering, which was near the entrance, the other at the sanctuary itself. The words “round about the king” are anticipative.