Nehemiah 4:16

Nehemiah 4:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16And from that day on, half of my servants carried on the work while half of them kept hold of the spears, the shields, the bows, and the coats of mail; and the captains were behind all the house of Judah.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16From that day on, half of my servants carried on the work while half of them held the spears, the shields, the bows and the breastplates; and the captains were behind the whole house of Judah.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16From that day on, half of my servants carried on the work while the other half held the spears, shields, bows, and breastplates; and the captains were behind the whole house of Judah.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16And from that day on, half of my servants did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor.
The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16From that day on, half of my men did the work. The other half were given spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah.

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