Nehemiah 4:16 meaning and explanation
And 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
Nehemiah 4:16, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
Nehemiah is speaking, recording how the returned exiles rebuilt Jerusalem's wall under constant threat from Sanballat, Tobiah and their allies. After the enemies' plot was exposed and the people prayed and posted guards, Nehemiah organized the workforce so that half of his servants continued construction while the other half stood armed with spears, shields, bows and armor.
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