“Nehemiah four,” Dad said. “Verse 14.”
Question? v. 13 I stationed the people according to their families,[g] with their swords, their spears, and their bows. v. 14 .., I stood up and said to the nobles and the officials and the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your kin, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your households.” v. 17 The burden bearers carried their loads in such a way that each labored on the work with one hand and with the other held a weapon. 18 And each of the builders had his sword strapped at his side while he built. (NRSVUE)
