ESV Reformation Study Bible – Neh 4:18
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Neh 4:18

4:18 each of the builders had his sword. The builders needed two hands to work, so they wore swords at their sides.

the trumpet. The trumpet, or shofar, had numerous functions in the Old Testament. Here, as in Judg. 3:27, it would rally the troops.