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and the builders, everyone had his sword girded by his side, and so built. He who sounded the trumpet was by me.
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Ready for Work and War
Commentators explain the practical reality of the scene: each builder worked with his sword strapped to his side, ready for an immediate fight. The trumpeter stood by Nehemiah, the leader, to sound an alarm and rally the defenders, showing a system of constant vigilance and readiness for either service—building or battle.
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19th Century
Baptist
We are told directly what the trumpet was for.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the builders had everyone his sword girded by his side, and so builded
Thus acc…
Presbyterian
We must always watch against spiritual enemies and not expect that our warfare will be over until our work is ended. The word of God is the sword o…
