Nehemiah 4:18

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

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 4:18

BSB

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

AKJV

For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so built. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.

CPDV

For each one of the builders was girded with a sword at the waist. And they were building, and they were sounding a trumpet beside me.

ERV

and the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.

NHEB

and the builders, everyone wore his sword at his side, and so built. He who sounded the trumpet was by me.

SMT

And the builders, a man his sword being girded upon his loins, and building. And he striking upon the trumpet near me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 4:18

ForthebuildersH1129VerbeveryoneH376Noun MasculinehadhisswordH2719Noun Feminine girdedH631VerbbyhissideH4975Noun MasculineandsobuildedH1129VerbAndhethatsoundedH8628VerbthetrumpetH7782Noun MasculinewasbymeH681Noun Masculine

Commentary for Nehemiah 4:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Nehemiah 4:18

Summary

Builders remain armed and organized

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Armed construction with command structure

Estimated Time Period

c. 445 BC