Nehemiah 4:12-14

New American Standard Bible 1995

¹² When the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times, “^[a]They will come up against us from every place where you may turn,” ¹³ then I stationed men in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, the ^[b]exposed places, and I ^(A)stationed the people in families with their swords, spears and bows. ¹⁴ When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: “^(B)Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and ^(C)fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses.”