Nehemiah 4:13-16

13then I stationed men in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, the 1exposed places, and I 2stationed 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: “3Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and 4fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses.”

15When our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that 5God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work. 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.