Neh.4.17

They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.

Neh.4.17

The common laborers held a tool in one hand and a spear in the other.

Neh.4.17

who were building the wall. Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other,

Neh.4.17

Those who built on the wall, and those who carried burdens, loaded themselves so that with one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon.