Nehemiah 4:18
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Nehemiah 4:18 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.”
King James Version · Public Domain“and the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the builders <FI>are<Fi> each with his sword, girded on his loins, and building, and he who is blowing with a trumpet <FI>is<Fi> beside me.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Nehemiah 4:18 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Numbers 10:9When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who attacks you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies.
- 2 Chronicles 13:12Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”
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