Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa, but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors. New Living Translation Next were the people from Tekoa, though their leaders refused to work with the construction supervisors. English Standard Version And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord. Berean Standard Bible Next to him, the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors. King James Bible And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord. New King James Version Next to them the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work of their Lord. New American Standard Bible Moreover, next to him the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their masters. NASB 1995 Moreover, next to him the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their masters. NASB 1977 Moreover, next to him the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their masters. Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, next to them the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the service of their masters. Amplified Bible Next to him the men of Tekoa made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their overseers. Christian Standard Bible Beside them the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not lift a finger to help their supervisors. Holman Christian Standard Bible Beside them the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not lift a finger to help their supervisors. American Standard Version And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord. Contemporary English Version 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. English Revised Version And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord. GOD'S WORD® Translation Next to them the men from Tekoa made repairs. However, the nobles wouldn't lower themselves to work under supervisors. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version Next to them the Tekoites worked valiantly, even though their leading officials weren't fully dedicated to the work of their lord. Majority Standard Bible Next to him, the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors. NET Bible The men of Tekoa worked on the section adjacent to them, but their town leaders would not assist with the work of their master. New Heart English Bible Next to them, the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles did not put their necks to the work of their lord. Webster's Bible Translation And next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord. World English Bible Next to them, the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles didn’t put their necks to the Lord’s work. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand by his hand the Tekoites have strengthened, and their majestic ones have not brought in their neck to the service of their Lord. Young's Literal Translation and by his hand have the Tekoites strengthened, and their honourable ones have not brought in their neck to the service of their Lord. Smith's Literal Translation And upon their hand held fast the Tekoites; and their nobles brought not their neck into the work of their Lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd next to them the Thecuites built: but their great men did not put their necks to the work of their Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And beside them, the Tekoites built. But the nobles among them did not put their necks to the work of their Lord. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version Next to them the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work of their Lord. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their chiefs did not burden themselves with the work of their Lord. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Teqoites and their Leaders repaired unto the border, and they did not put their necks into the work of their Masters. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; and their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord. Brenton Septuagint Translation And next to them the Thecoim took their place; but the Adorim applied not their neck to their service. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Builders of the Walls…4Next 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. 5Next to him, the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors. 6The 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.… Cross References Nehemiah 3:27 And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel. Nehemiah 6:17 Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters kept coming to them. Nehemiah 6:18 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. Nehemiah 13:4 Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God Nehemiah 13:28 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. Nehemiah 13:29 Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites. Ezra 4:1-5 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.” ... Ezra 4:24 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. Ezra 5:1-2 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. Ezra 10:18 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. 1 Chronicles 5:13-15 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. 1 Chronicles 5:24 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. 1 Chronicles 9:3 Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: Judges 5:15-17 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. Judges 5:23 ‘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.’ Treasury of Scripture And next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their LORD. the Tekoites Nehemiah 3:27 After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel. 2 Samuel 14:2 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: Amos 1:1 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. their nobles Judges 5:23 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. Jeremiah 5:4,5 Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the LORD, nor the judgment of their God… 1 Corinthians 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: put not Jeremiah 27:2,8,12 Thus saith the LORD to me; Make thee bonds and yokes, and put them upon thy neck, … Jeremiah 30:8,9 For it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bonds, and strangers shall no more serve themselves of him: … Matthew 11:29 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. Jump to Previous Chiefs Hand Honourable Masters Moreover Neck Necks Nobles Ones Repaired Repairs Section Service Shoulders Strengthened Supervisors Support Tekoa Tekoites Teko'ites WorkJump to Next Chiefs Hand Honourable Masters Moreover Neck Necks Nobles Ones Repaired Repairs Section Service Shoulders Strengthened Supervisors Support Tekoa Tekoites Teko'ites WorkNehemiah 3 1. The names and order of those who built the wallNext to them This phrase indicates the collaborative effort in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word used here, "עַל־יָדָם" (al-yadam), suggests proximity and partnership. It reflects the communal spirit and unity among the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of working together for a common cause. This cooperation is a model for the Church today, highlighting the need for unity in fulfilling God's purposes. the Tekoites made repairs but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nextוְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against to them, יָדָ֖ם (yā·ḏām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand the Tekoites הַתְּקוֹעִ֑ים (hat·tə·qō·w·‘îm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 8621: Tekoite -- inhabitant of Tekoa made repairs, הֶחֱזִ֣יקוּ (he·ḥĕ·zî·qū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer but their nobles וְאַדִּֽירֵיהֶם֙ (wə·’ad·dî·rê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 117: Wide, large, powerful did not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no put הֵבִ֣יאוּ (hê·ḇî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go their shoulders צַוָּרָ֔ם (ṣaw·wā·rām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6677: The back of the neck to the work בַּעֲבֹדַ֖ת (ba·‘ă·ḇō·ḏaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5656: Work of any kind under their supervisors. אֲדֹנֵיהֶֽם׃ (’ă·ḏō·nê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller Links Nehemiah 3:5 NIVNehemiah 3:5 NLT Nehemiah 3:5 ESV Nehemiah 3:5 NASB Nehemiah 3:5 KJV Nehemiah 3:5 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 3:5 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 3:5 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 3:5 French Bible Nehemiah 3:5 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 3:5 Next to them the Tekoites repaired (Neh Ne) |
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