Nehemia 2:12

2:12 I got up during the night, along with a few men who were with me. But I did not tell anyone what my God was putting on my heart to do for Jerusalem. There were no animals with me, except for the one ¹  I was riding.

Nehemia 6:18

6:18 For many in Judah had sworn allegiance to him, ²  because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah. His son Jonathan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah.

[2:12]  ¹ tn Heb “the animal.”

[6:18]  ² tn Heb “were lords of oath.”