Nehemiah 4:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:13

and so I sent people to guard the wall at its lowest places and where there were still holes in it. I placed them according to families, and they stood guard with swords and spears and with bows and arrows.

Nehemiah 4:16

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

Nehemiah 4:18

Even the workers who were rebuilding the wall strapped on a sword. The worker who was to blow the signal trumpet stayed with me.

Psalm 149:6

Praise God with songs on your lips and a sword in your hand.

Song of Solomon 3:8

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

Daniel 9:25

You need to realize that from the command to rebuild Jerusalem until the coming of the Chosen Leader, it will be seven weeks and another sixty-two weeks. Streets will be built in Jerusalem, and a trench will be dug around the city for protection, but these will be difficult times.

Joel 2:8

They charge straight ahead, without pushing each other; even arrows and spears cannot make them retreat.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Keep alert. Be firm in your faith. Stay brave and strong.

1 Corinthians 16:9

because there is a wonderful opportunity for me to do some work here. But there are also many people who are against me.

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others have the right to do this, we have an even greater right. But we haven't used this right of ours. We are willing to put up with anything to keep from causing trouble for the message about Christ.

2 Corinthians 6:7

We have spoken the truth, and God's power has worked in us. In all our struggles we have said and done only what is right.

Philippians 1:28

Be brave when you face your enemies. Your courage will show them that they are going to be destroyed, and it will show you that you will be saved. God will make all this happen,

2 Timothy 2:3

As a good soldier of Christ Jesus you must endure your share of suffering.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought well. I have finished the race, and I have been faithful.