Nehemiah 4:16
And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.
Cross-reference
Nehemiah 4:23
Historical context
Nehemiah 4:23 shows constant vigilance—no one changed clothes—continuing the armed work detail from 4:16.
Nehemiah 5:16
Historical context
Nehemiah 5:16 confirms he continued personally in the wall work, matching the organized labor with weapons in 4:16.