Nehemiah 4:16

New English Translation

From that day forward, half of my men were doing the work and half of them were taking up spears, shields, bows, and body armor. Now the officers were behind all the people of Judah

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:15

It so happened that when our adversaries heard that we were aware of these matters, God frustrated their intentions. Then all of us returned to the wall, each to his own work.

Nehemiah 4:17

who were rebuilding the wall. Those who were carrying loads did so by keeping one hand on the work and the other on their weapon.

Nehemiah 4:23

We did not change clothes – not I, nor my relatives, nor my workers, nor the watchmen who were with me. Each had his weapon, even when getting a drink of water.

Psalm 101:6

I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.

Exodus 28:32

There is to be an opening in its top in the center of it, with an edge all around the opening, the work of a weaver, like the opening of a collar, so that it cannot be torn.

Song of Solomon 3:8

All of them are skilled with a sword, well-trained in the art of warfare. Each has his sword at his side, to guard against the terrors of the night.

Jeremiah 46:4

Harness the horses to the chariots! Mount your horses! Put on your helmets and take your positions! Sharpen you spears! Put on your armor!