Nehemiah 3:5

And uext vnto them, the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their neckes to the worke of their Lord.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Moreover, next to him the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their masters.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Near them, the Tekoites were at work; but their chiefs did not put their necks to the work of their Lord.
- Basic English Bible

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

And next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
- Webster's Bible

Next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles didn't put their necks to the work of their lord.
- World English Bible

and by his hand have the Tekoites strengthened, and their honourable ones have not brought in their neck to the service of their Lord.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; and their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Nehemiah 3:5

3:5 Their nobles - Did not submit to it, would not further it, either through sloth or covetousness, or secret compliance with the enemies of the Jews. Of their Lord - Of God, whom they owned for their Lord, whose work this was, because it had proceeded thus far by his singular providence: and because it was done for the defence of the city, and people, and temple of God. And therefore they are branded to all posterity. Let not nobles think any thing beneath them, by which they may benefit their country. What is their nobility good for, but that it places them in an higher and larger sphere of usefulness?