Nehemiah 4:23
So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, saving that every one put them off for washing.
Cross-reference
Nehemiah 4:16
Historical context
In Nehemiah 4:16, half the workers hold weapons — directly describing the same armed readiness as the 'each kept his weapon' in 4:23.
Nehemiah 5:16
Historical context
In Nehemiah 5:16, Nehemiah's dedication to the work parallels his vigilance in 4:23 — both show personal commitment without distraction.