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Nehemiah 4:17

“Who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other.”
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15When our enemies heard that we were aware of their scheme and that God had frustrated it, each of us returned to his own work on the wall.

16And from that day on, half of my servants did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah

17Who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other.

18And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me.

19Then I said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: “The work is great and extensive, and we are spread out far from one another along the wall.

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