Nehemiah 4:18

Modern English Version

And each of the builders had his sword bound to his side while he built. He who sounded the trumpet was beside me.

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:13

Therefore I set guards at the lowest positions behind the wall, in open places. I also stationed the people by families, with their swords, spears, and bows.

Nehemiah 4:17

Those who rebuilt the wall and those hauling the loads were working with one hand doing the task, but with the other hand holding the weapon.

Nehemiah 4:19

I said to the nobles, the rulers, and to the rest of the people, “The work is vast and over a large area. Since we are spread along the wall far from each other,

Ezekiel 33:3

and he sees the sword come upon the land and blows the trumpet and warns the people,

Numbers 10:9

And if you go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresses you, then you will blow an alarm with the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the Lord your God, and you will be saved from your enemies.