Nehemiah 4:17

They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 4:17

BSB
who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other.
AKJV
They which built on the wall, and they that bore burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands worked in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
CPDV
As for those building the wall, and carrying the burdens, and setting things in place: one of his hands was doing the work, and the other was holding a sword.
ERV
They that builded the wall and they that bare burdens laded themselves, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other held his weapon;
NHEB
who were building the wall. And those who carried loads held their load with one hand and with the other held a weapon;
SMT
They building upon the wall, and they bearing in the burden, they loading with one of his hands doing in the work, and one holding fast the weapon.

Commentary for Nehemiah 4:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 4:17
Summary
Workers simultaneously labor while armed
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Armed construction continues
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative