Neh 4:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : Every builder had a sword tied to his side. This did not stop them from working but kept them ready to defend themselves quickly (Nehemiah 4:18 ). For Christians, the word of God is like a spiritual sword that we should always keep close. v. 18–20 : Nehemiah kept a trumpeter nearby to warn everyone if enemies came. He walked around the wall to watch over the workers and could quickly sound an alarm. The people trusted that God would fight for them (Nehemiah 4:18-20 ). When danger came, they would quickly come together to help each other.

‏ Nehemiah 4:18

v. 18: Every builder had a sword tied to his side. This did not stop them from working but kept them ready to defend themselves quickly (Nehemiah 4:18 ^a). For Christians, the word of God is like a spiritual sword that we should always keep close.

v. 18–20: Nehemiah kept a trumpeter nearby to warn everyone if enemies came. He walked around the wall to watch over the workers and could quickly sound an alarm. The people trusted that God would fight for them (Nehemiah 4:18-20 ^b). When danger came, they would quickly come together to help each other.