Nehemiah 4:18
For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
Cross-reference
In Nehemiah 4:13, armed guards are stationed—here the trumpet completes the alarm system; both verses depict coordinated defense of the wall.
In Numbers 10:9, God commands trumpets to be blown in war for remembrance—Nehemiah's trumpet bearer fulfills this ordinance for battle warning.
In 2 Chronicles 13:12-17, Abijah's army blows trumpets and God defeats Jeroboam—Nehemiah's trumpet signals similar reliance on divine help in battle.
In Ezekiel 33:3, the watchman blows a trumpet to warn of danger—Nehemiah's trumpet serves the same purpose, signaling an impending attack.
In 1 Corinthians 14:8, Paul uses an unclear trumpet as a metaphor—Nehemiah's clear trumpet call ensures readiness for battle, illustrating the principle.