^{16 Ref} It happened from that time forth, that half of my servants worked in the work, and half of them held the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the coats of mail; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.

^{17 Ref} 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;

^{18 Ref} and the builders, everyone had his sword girded by his side, and so built. He who sounded the trumpet was by me.