Nehemiah 4:15-16

New International Version

¹⁵When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it,^(A) we all returned to the wall, each to our own work.

¹⁶From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah

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Nehemiah 4:15-16

English Standard Version

The Work Resumes

¹⁵When our enemies heard that it was known to us ^(A)and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work. ¹⁶From that day on, half of my servants worked on construction, and half held the spears, shields, bows, and ^(B)coats of mail. And the leaders stood behind the whole house of Judah,

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Nehemiah 4:15-16

New American Standard Bible

¹⁵Now when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that ^(A)God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work. ¹⁶And from that day on, half of my servants carried on the work while half of them kept hold of the spears, the shields, the bows, and the coats of mail; and the captains were behind all the house of Judah.

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