Nehemiah 3:5

Translations

Modern

Next to him, the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.

Traditional

And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.

Literal

And next to their hand the Tekoites strengthened it. And their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work of their Lord.

Latin

Et juxta eos ædificaverunt Thecueni: optimates autem eorum non supposuerunt colla sua in opere Domini sui.

Original

Hebrew

English

Next to him, the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.

Notes

Nehemiah 3:5

Geshem, who controlled the area south of Tekoa, might have influenced Tekoa's leaders (Nehemiah 2:19).

Nehemiah 3:1–5

Eight work groups rebuilt the walls and gates in the city's northern section.

Nehemiah 3:1–32

This summary describes the people who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls. It moves in a circle around the city, starting at the northeast corner, then going west, south, east, and north.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah Jerusalem Rebuilding of Jerusalem

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Places

Tekoa: Town in Judah, home of the prophet Amos

Glossary

Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah Eliashib Hakkoz Koz Meremoth Meshullam Palace Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Uriah

Topics

Lukewarmness: The Jews Under Nehemiah Tekoah: People of, Work on the New Wall of Jerusalem

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