Nehemiah 4:16

Easy To Read Version

From that day on, half of my men worked on the wall. The other half of my men were on guard, ready with spears, shields, bows, and armor. The army officers stood behind all the people of Judah that were building the wall.

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:15

Then our enemies heard that we knew about their plans. They knew that God ruined their plans. So we all went back to work on the wall. Each person went back to his own place and did his part.

Nehemiah 4:17

The builders and their helpers had their tools in one hand and a weapon in the other hand.

Nehemiah 4:23

So none of us took off our clothes—not me, not my brothers, not my men, and not the guards. Each of us had our weapon ready at all times, even when we went to get water.

Psalm 101:6

I will look throughout the country\par for people who can be trusted.\par And I will let only those people serve me.\par Only people who live pure lives\par can be my servants.\par

Exodus 28:32

Make a hole in the center for the head. And sew a piece of cloth around the edge of this hole. This cloth will {be like a collar that} keeps the hole from tearing.

Jeremiah 46:4

Get the horses ready.\par Soldiers, get on your horses.\par Go to your places for battle.\par Put your helmets on.\par Sharpen your spears.\par Put your armor on.\par