Translations
Modern
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
Traditional
And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.
Literal
And it came to pass from that day, that half of my servants worked at the construction, and half held the spears, and the shields, and the bows, and the armor. And the leaders were behind all the house of Judah.
Latin
Et factum est a die illa, media pars juvenum eorum faciebat opus, et media parata erat ad bellum: et lanceæ, et scuta, et arcus, et loricæ, et principes post eos in omni domo Juda.
Original
Hebrew
English
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
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Nehemiah Samaritans Dealing with Conflict Jerusalem Rebuilding of Jerusalem
People
Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Glossary
Topics
Modern Samaria: Inhabitants of Opposed the Jews After Their Return from Captivity Prudence: Nehemiah Prudence: Nehemiah, in Conduct of Affairs at Jerusalem Servant: Good of Nehemiah Servants: Duties of, to Masters: To be Industrious in Labouring for Them Spear: The Israelites: Frequently Used The Jews: Often Distinguished in War