Nehemiah 4:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

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 4:17

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

Nehemiah 4:19

I told the people and their officials and leaders, “Our work is so spread out, that we are a long way from one another.

Ezekiel 33:3

and to sound a warning signal when the enemy is seen coming.

Numbers 10:9

Whenever you go into battle against an enemy attacking your land, give a warning signal on the trumpets. Then I, the LORD, will hear it and rescue you.