Nehemiah 4:12-14

12When the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times, “1They will come up against us from every place where you may turn,” 13then I stationed men in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, the 2exposed places, and I 3stationed the people in families with their swords, spears and bows. 14When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: “4Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and 5fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses.”