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but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Next to them the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work of their Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, next to him the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Moreover, next to him the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Moreover, next to him the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Moreover, next to them the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the service of their masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Next to him the men of Tekoa made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their overseers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beside them the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not lift a finger to help their supervisors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beside them the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not lift a finger to help their supervisors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The next section was to be repaired by the men of Tekoa, but their town leaders refused to do the hard work they were assigned. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Next to them the men from Tekoa made repairs. However, the nobles wouldn't lower themselves to work under supervisors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The men of Tekoa built the next section, but the leading men of the town refused to do the manual labor assigned them by the supervisors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to them the Tekoites worked valiantly, even though their leading officials weren't fully dedicated to the work of their lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him, the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The men of Tekoa worked on the section adjacent to them, but their town leaders would not assist with the work of their master. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles did not put their necks to the work of their lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles didn’t put their necks to the Lord’s work. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and by his hand the Tekoites have strengthened, and their majestic ones have not brought in their neck to the service of their Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and by his hand have the Tekoites strengthened, and their honourable ones have not brought in their neck to the service of their Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And upon their hand held fast the Tekoites; and their nobles brought not their neck into the work of their Lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And next to them the Thecuites built: but their great men did not put their necks to the work of their Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And beside them, the Tekoites built. But the nobles among them did not put their necks to the work of their Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Next to him the Tekoites carried out the work of repair; however, some of their most powerful men would not submit to the labor asked by their masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to them the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work of their Lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their chiefs did not burden themselves with the work of their Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Teqoites and their Leaders repaired unto the border, and they did not put their necks into the work of their Masters.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; and their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And next to them the Thecoim took <i>their</i> place; but the Adorim applied not their neck to their service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=445" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">The Builders of the Walls</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Next</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8621.htm" title="8621: hat·tə·qō·w·‘îm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Tekoa. Or Tqo iy; patronymically from Tqowa'; a Tekoite or inhabitant of Tekoah.">the Tekoites</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: he·ḥĕ·zî·qū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">made repairs,</a> <a href="/hebrew/117.htm" title="117: wə·’ad·dî·rê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Majestic. From 'adar; wide or large; figuratively, powerful.">but their nobles</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">put</a> <a href="/hebrew/6677.htm" title="6677: ṣaw·wā·rām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Or tsavvar; or tsavvaron; or tsavva.rah; intensively from tsuwr in the sense of binding; the back of the neck.">their shoulders</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ba·‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">to the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">under their supervisors.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27</a></span><br />And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-17.htm">Nehemiah 6:17</a></span><br />Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters kept coming to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Nehemiah 6:18</a></span><br />For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Nehemiah 13:4</a></span><br />Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-28.htm">Nehemiah 13:28</a></span><br />Even one of the sons of Jehoiada son of Eliashib the high priest had become a son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite. Therefore I drove him away from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-29.htm">Nehemiah 13:29</a></span><br />Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-1.htm">Ezra 4:1-5</a></span><br />When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel, / they approached Zerubbabel and the heads of the families, saying, “Let us build with you because, like you, we seek your God and have been sacrificing to Him since the time of King Esar-haddon of Assyria, who brought us here.” / But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Ezra 4:24</a></span><br />Thus the construction of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased, and it remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Ezra 5:1-2</a></span><br />Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. / Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Ezra 10:18</a></span><br />Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-13.htm">1 Chronicles 5:13-15</a></span><br />Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. / These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz. / Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">1 Chronicles 5:24</a></span><br />These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-3.htm">1 Chronicles 9:3</a></span><br />Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15-17</a></span><br />The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-23.htm">Judges 5:23</a></span><br />‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their LORD.</p><p class="hdg">the Tekoites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27</a></b></br> After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/14-2.htm">2 Samuel 14:2</a></b></br> And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/1-1.htm">Amos 1:1</a></b></br> The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.</p><p class="hdg">their nobles</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-23.htm">Judges 5:23</a></b></br> Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/5-4.htm">Jeremiah 5:4,5</a></b></br> Therefore I said, Surely these <i>are</i> poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the LORD, <i>nor</i> the judgment of their God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">1 Corinthians 1:26</a></b></br> For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, <i>are called</i>:</p><p class="hdg">put not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/27-2.htm">Jeremiah 27:2,8,12</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD to me; Make thee bonds and yokes, and put them upon thy neck, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/30-8.htm">Jeremiah 30:8,9</a></b></br> For it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, <i>that</i> I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bonds, and strangers shall no more serve themselves of him: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a></b></br> Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/2-16.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezra/4-10.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-16.htm">Masters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-13.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-14.htm">Necks</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-16.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-16.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-2.htm">Section</a> <a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">Shoulders</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-17.htm">Supervisors</a> <a href="/ezra/10-4.htm">Support</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">Tekoa</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Tekoites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Teko'ites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/4-19.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/job/22-8.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/psalms/123-2.htm">Masters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-16.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-16.htm">Necks</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Section</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-32.htm">Service</a> <a href="/psalms/81-6.htm">Shoulders</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-17.htm">Supervisors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Support</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-1.htm">Tekoa</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Tekoites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Teko'ites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">The names and order of those who built the wall</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Tekoa is mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in the story of the wise woman from Tekoa in <a href="/2_samuel/14.htm">2 Samuel 14</a>. The Tekoites' involvement in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls demonstrates their commitment to the restoration of the city, despite the distance from their hometown. This reflects a broader theme of unity and cooperation among the Israelites during Nehemiah's leadership. The phrase "made repairs" indicates active participation and dedication to the communal effort, a recurring theme in the book of Nehemiah.<p><b>but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work</b><br>The mention of the nobles' reluctance highlights a contrast between the common people and their leaders. This phrase suggests a lack of humility or willingness to serve among the Tekoite nobles, which can be seen as a failure to fulfill their leadership responsibilities. This reluctance may have been due to pride, a sense of superiority, or political reasons. The phrase "did not put their shoulders to the work" implies a refusal to engage in the physical labor required, which is a metaphor for not supporting the collective mission. This can be compared to other biblical instances where leaders failed to act, such as in the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>), where the servant who did not invest his talent was reprimanded.<p><b>under their supervisors</b><br>The term "supervisors" refers to those who were appointed to oversee the construction work. This structure of leadership and accountability was crucial for the successful completion of the wall. The presence of supervisors indicates an organized approach to the rebuilding effort, with clear lines of authority and responsibility. This mirrors the biblical principle of orderly conduct and submission to authority, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a>, which emphasizes the importance of respecting governing authorities. The failure of the nobles to work under their supervisors can be seen as a disregard for this principle, highlighting the importance of humility and cooperation in achieving God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tekoites.htm">Tekoites</a></b><br>The people from Tekoa, a town in Judah. They were involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls but faced challenges due to the lack of support from their leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nobles.htm">Nobles</a></b><br>The leaders or influential figures among the Tekoites who refused to participate in the rebuilding efforts. Their reluctance is noted as a negative example in the text.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/supervisors.htm">Supervisors</a></b><br>The overseers or leaders responsible for organizing and directing the work on the wall. They were likely appointed by Nehemiah to ensure the project was completed efficiently.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_of_jerusalem's_walls.htm">Rebuilding of Jerusalem's Walls</a></b><br>A significant event led by Nehemiah, focusing on the physical and spiritual restoration of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>Though not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the central figure in the book, leading the efforts to rebuild the walls and reform the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership_participation.htm">The Importance of Leadership Participation</a></b><br>Leaders are called to set an example in service and diligence. The refusal of the Tekoite nobles to work highlights the negative impact of poor leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall required collective effort. Every member's contribution was vital, emphasizing the importance of unity in achieving common goals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_responsibility.htm">Accountability and Responsibility</a></b><br>The mention of the nobles' refusal serves as a reminder that God sees and records our actions. We are accountable for our participation in His work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_service.htm">Humility in Service</a></b><br>True leadership involves humility and a willingness to serve alongside others, as exemplified by Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_obstacles.htm">Overcoming Obstacles</a></b><br>Despite the nobles' lack of support, the Tekoites continued their work, demonstrating perseverance and commitment to God's mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_numbers_are_accurate__nehemiah_or_ezra.htm">If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_nehemiah_5_7's_contradiction.htm">Nehemiah 5:7 suggests interest-taking was widespread despite Mosaic Law prohibitions (e.g., Exodus 22:25); how can this contradiction be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_there_no_evidence_of_nehemiah's_famine.htm">In Nehemiah 5:3, how could a widespread famine have occurred without more historical or archaeological evidence supporting such socio-economic turmoil in Jerusalem at that time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_goldsmiths_build_the_wall.htm">How do we reconcile Nehemiah 3:8, which mentions goldsmiths and perfumers constructing the wall, with the specialized skills required for such large-scale building?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">The Tekoites.</span>--This verse is remarkable, as introducing men of Tekoah, not mentioned among Zerubbabel's Returned, who furnish the solitary instance of internal opposition to the building; and as terming the common work "the work of the Lord." The ordinary people of the place, however, did double duty. (See <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm" title="After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lies out, even to the wall of Ophel.">Nehemiah 3:27</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Tekoites</span> are the people of Tekoah, whence came the "wise woman" whom Joab sent to incline David to fetch home Absalom (<a href="/2_kings/14-2.htm">2 Kings 14:2, 3</a>). It was a small place, and does not appear, either in the catalogue of those who returned with Zerubbabel (<a href="/ezra/2-20.htm">Ezra 2:20-35</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-25.htm">Nehemiah 7:25-38</a>), or in the census list of Nehemiah (<a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-35</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Their nobles put not their necks to the work</span>. This imputation of blame has been thought out of harmony with the general narrative contained in the chapter, and various emendations have been proposed to remove the so-called difficulty. But it has really first to be shown that a difficulty exists. Surely it would have been more strange if there had been no opposition to Nehemiah's wishes - no withdrawal from the work, than if there were the amount of opposition that is recorded. And supposing opposition to be made, why should Nehemiah not notice it? In music, the force and value of harmonious notes is brought out by an occasional discord. A desire to do honour to those who deserved it would be quite compatible with a determination to brand with disgrace the undeserving. And the contrast would enhance the value of the praise. Thus, there is no reason for disturbing the existing text, nor for questioning its plain meaning. The upper classes at Tekoah, the <span class="accented">adirim</span> or "exalted, withdrew from the work, like oxen withdrawing their necks from the yoke, and stood aloof, leaving it to the common people to engage in it, or not, as they pleased. The common people were perhaps moved to the greater zeal by the defection of their natural leaders. They were among those who accomplished a double task, repairing a second portion of the wall (ver. 27) after having finished their first. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Next</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to them,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Tekoites</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתְּקוֹעִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tə·qō·w·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8621.htm">Strong's 8621: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tekoite -- inhabitant of Tekoa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֣יקוּ</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·zî·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but their nobles</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַדִּֽירֵיהֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ad·dî·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_117.htm">Strong's 117: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wide, large, powerful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">put</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵבִ֣יאוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ḇî·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their shoulders</span><br /><span class="heb">צַוָּרָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(ṣaw·wā·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6677.htm">Strong's 6677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The back of the neck</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the work</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲבֹדַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Work of any kind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">under their supervisors.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:5 Next to them the Tekoites repaired (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>