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Nehemiah 4:12-14
New Catholic Bible
Nehemiah 4:12-14
New Catholic Bible
12 Moreover, every worker involved in the task of building had his sword strapped to his side at all times. In addition, a trumpeter stood beside me.
13 [a]I then said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: “Our work is extensive and spread out, and we are widely separated from each other along the wall. 14 Whenever you hear the sound of a trumpet, come to our side to support us immediately. Our God will fight for us.”
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- Nehemiah 4:13 Nehemiah combined prayer with thoughtful safety precautions, constantly reminding the workers of their goal and of God’s protection.