Nehemiah 4:7-9

Complete Jewish Bible

^7 (13) So in the lower parts of the space behind the wall, I stationed men according to their families, with their swords, spears and bows. ^8 (14) After inspecting them, I stood up and addressed the nobles, leaders and the rest of the people: “Don’t be afraid of them! Remember Adonai, who is great and fearful; and fight for your brothers, sons, daughters, wives and homes.” ^9 (15) When our enemies heard that the plot was known to us, and God had foiled their plans, we all returned to the wall, everyone to his work.