Nehemiah 3:5
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
Context
This verse from Nehemiah Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. The entire chapter describes the organized rebuilding of Jerusalem's gates and walls, listing specific sections assigned to priests, Levites, merchants, and families from surrounding towns. Each segment of the wall is traced from gate to gate, noting who built opposite …
Other Translations
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord.
and by his hand have the Tekoites strengthened, and their honourable ones have not brought in their neck to the service of their Lord.
Near them, the Tekoites were at work; but their chiefs did not put their necks to the work of their Lord.
Cross References
But they shall serve the Lord their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.
For it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord of hosts, that I will break his yoke …
I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke …
And it shall come to pass, that the nation and kingdom which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the king …
Thus saith the Lord to me; Make thee bonds and yokes, and put them upon thy neck,
I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they have known the way of …
Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the Lord, nor …
The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of …
Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the Lord, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to …
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall …