Nehemiah 4:16

New International Reader's Version

From that day on, half of my men did the work. The other half were given spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah.

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:15

Our enemies heard that we knew what they were trying to do. They heard that God had blocked their evil plans. So all of us returned to the wall. Each of us did our own work.

Nehemiah 4:17

The people continued to build the wall. The people who carried supplies did their work with one hand. They held a weapon in the other hand.

Nehemiah 4:23

My relatives and I didn’t take off our clothes. My men and the guards didn’t take theirs off either. Each man kept his weapon with him, even when he went to get water.

Psalm 101:6

I will look with favor on the faithful people in the land. They will live with me. Those whose lives are without blame will serve me.

Exodus 28:32

In the center of the robe, make an opening for the head of the priest. Make an edge like a collar around the opening. Then it will not tear.

Song of Solomon 3:8

All of them are wearing swords. They have fought many battles. Each one has his sword at his side. Each is prepared for the terrors of the night.

Jeremiah 46:4

Get the horses and chariots ready to ride! Take up your battle positions! Put on your helmets! Shine up your spears! Put on your armor!