Nehemiah 4:16-18

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁶ And from that time forth, half of my servants worked at the task, and the other half held the spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail; and the leaders stood behind all the house of Judah.

¹⁷ Those who built the wall and those who bore burdens loaded themselves so that everyone worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other hand,

¹⁸ And every builder had his sword girded by his side, and so worked. And he who sounded the trumpet was at my side.