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They all built the wall and those who bore burdens loaded themselves; everyone with one of his hands worked in the work, and with the other held his weapon;
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A Proverb of Readiness
Commentators suggest the phrase about working with one hand while holding a weapon is likely a proverb. As John Gill notes, it's impractical to build a wall with a single hand. The image powerfully conveys the workers' constant state of readiness. They were fully committed to their labor while being prepared to defend their work at a moment's notice, keeping their weapons always within reach.
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Nehemiah
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19th Century
Anglican
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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