Nehemiah 4:15-17

15 When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to our own work.
16 From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah
17 who were building the wall. Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other,

Cross References 2

  • 1. S 2 Samuel 17:14; Job 5:12
  • 2. Psalms 149:6
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