For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.

For every one of the builders was girded with a sword about his reins. And they built, and sounded with a trumpet by me.

And the builders had every one his sword girded by his side, and built. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.

And the builders are each with his sword, girded on his loins, and building, and he who is blowing with a trumpet is beside me.

Every builder was working with his sword at his side. And by my side was a man for sounding the horn.

and the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the horn was by me.

For each one of the builders was girded with a sword at the waist. And they were building, and they were sounding a trumpet beside me.

For the builders had everyone his sword girded by his side, and so builded,.... Thus accoutred he wrought, and was prepared for either service:
and he that sounded the trumpet was by me; to give the alarm of war, that everyone might lay aside his work, and prepare for the battle: this officer stood by Nehemiah, that when he found it necessary, might give him orders to sound his trumpet, for the men to gather to him.

Sounded - To call the people together, when, and where it was necessary.