Translations
Modern
…who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other.
Traditional
They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
Literal
Those who built on the wall and the bearers of the burden loaded themselves, so that with one hand they worked at the construction, and one was grasping a weapon.
Latin
Ædificantium in muro, et portantium onera, et imponentium: una manu sua faciebat opus, et altera tenebat gladium:
Original
Hebrew
English
…who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Nehemiah Samaritans Dealing with Conflict Jerusalem Rebuilding of Jerusalem
Glossary
Topics
Gun Control Modern Samaria: Inhabitants of Opposed the Jews After Their Return from Captivity Prudence: Nehemiah Prudence: Nehemiah, in Conduct of Affairs at Jerusalem Self Defense Swords The Jews: Often Distinguished in War