Nehemiah 4:7-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 I stationed guards down below, behind the wall, near the exposed points, assigning them by family groups with their swords, spears, and bows. 8 I made an inspection, then addressed these words to the nobles, the magistrates, and the rest of the people: “Do not fear them! Keep in mind the Lord, who is great and to be feared, and fight for your kindred, your sons and daughters, your wives and your homes.” 9 When our enemies realized that we had been warned and that God had upset their plan, we all went back, each to our own task at the wall.
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