Nehemiah 4:16

Conservative English Version

From then on, I let half of the young men work while the other half stood guard. They wore armor and had spears and shields, as well as bows and arrows. The leaders helped the workers

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:15

Our enemies found out that we knew about their plot against us, but God kept them from doing what they had planned. So we went back to work on the wall.

Nehemiah 4:17

who were rebuilding the wall. Everyone who hauled building materials kept one hand free to carry a weapon.

Nehemiah 4:23

I even slept in my work clothes at night; my children, the workers, and the guards slept in theirs as well. And we always kept our weapons close by.

Psalm 101:6

I will find trustworthy people to serve as my advisors, and only an honest person will serve as an official.

Exodus 28:32

with an opening in the center for his head. Be sure to bind the material around the collar to keep it from raveling.

Song of Solomon 3:8

Each of them wears a sword. They are experts at fighting, even in the dark.

Jeremiah 46:4

saddle your horses, and polish your spears. Put on your helmets and armor, then take your positions.