Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The builders to a man had their swords strapped to their sides while they were building. But the trumpeter remained with me.
New American Standard Bible
As for the builders, each wore his sword girded at his side as he built, while
King James Version
For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
Holman Bible
Each of the builders had his sword strapped around his waist while he was building, and the trumpeter was beside me.
International Standard Version
Each builder worked with a sword strapped to his side, while a trumpeter remained beside me to sound an alarm.
A Conservative Version
and the builders, every man had his sword girded by his side, and so built. And he who sounded the trumpet was by me.
American Standard Version
and the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
Amplified
Every builder had his sword secured at his side as he built. And the one who sounded the trumpet [to summon the troops] stood at my side.
Bible in Basic English
Every builder was working with his sword at his side. And by my side was a man for sounding the horn.
Darby Translation
And the builders had every one his sword girded by his side, and built. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
Julia Smith Translation
And the builders, a man his sword being girded upon his loins, and building. And he striking upon the trumpet near me.
King James 2000
For the builders, everyone had his sword girded by his side, and so built. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Each of the builders had his sword tied to his side while building. And the man who sounded the trumpet was beside me.
Modern King James verseion
For of the builders, each one had his sword tied by his side, and built. And he who sounded the trumpet was beside me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And everyone that builded, had his sword gird by his side, and so builded they. And the trumpeters stood beside me.
New Heart English Bible
and the builders, everyone wore his sword at his side, and so built. He who sounded the trumpet was by me.
The Emphasized Bible
Even they who were building, every man, had his sword girded upon his loins, and so was building, - and, he that sounded the horn, was by my side.
Webster
For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so built. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
World English Bible
and the builders, everyone wore his sword at his side, and so built. He who sounded the trumpet was by me.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the builders are each with his sword, girded on his loins, and building, and he who is blowing with a trumpet is beside me.
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Orders delivered with trumpets
Girdles » Used for » Suspending the sword
Prudence » Instances of » Nehemiah, in conduct of affairs at jerusalem
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Opposed the jews after their return from captivity
Interlinear
Banah
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 4:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Nehemiah Overcomes Opposition From Sanballat
17 who were rebuilding the wall. Those who were carrying loads did so by keeping one hand on the work and the other on their weapon. 18 The builders to a man had their swords strapped to their sides while they were building. But the trumpeter remained with me. 19 I said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, "The work is demanding and extensive, and we are spread out on the wall, far removed from one another.
Cross References
Numbers 10:9
If you go to war in your land against an adversary who opposes you, then you must sound an alarm with the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the Lord your God, and you will be saved from your enemies.
2 Chronicles 13:12-17
Now look, God is with us as our leader. His priests are ready to blow the trumpets to signal the attack against you. You Israelites, don't fight against the Lord God of your ancestors, for you will not win!"