Nehemiah 3:5 net — The men of Tekoa worked on the section adjacent to them, but their town leaders would not assist with the work of their…

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"The men of Tekoa worked on the section adjacent to them, but their town leaders would not assist with the work of their master."

— Nehemiah 3:5, NET Bible

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Nehemiah 3 — Context

2

The men of Jericho built adjacent to it, and Zaccur son of Imri built adjacent to them.

3

The sons of Hassenaah rebuilt the Fish Gate. They laid its beams and positioned its doors, its bolts, and its bars.

4

Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakoz, worked on the section adjacent to them. Meshullam son of Berechiah the son of Meshezabel worked on the section next to them. And Zadok son of Baana worked on the section adjacent to them.

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The men of Tekoa worked on the section adjacent to them, but their town leaders would not assist with the work of their master.

6

Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah worked on the Jeshanah Gate. They laid its beams and positioned its doors, its bolts, and its bars.

7

Adjacent to them worked Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, who were men of Gibeon and Mizpah. These towns were under the jurisdiction of the governor of Trans-Euphrates.

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Uzziel son of Harhaiah, a member of the goldsmiths’ guild, worked on the section adjacent to him. Hananiah, a member of the perfumers’ guild, worked on the section adjacent to him. They plastered the city wall of Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall.

Nehemiah 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 3:5 say?
Nehemiah 3:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The men of Tekoa worked on the section adjacent to them, but their town leaders would not assist with the work of their master.”
Where is Nehemiah 3:5 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 3:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 3, verse 5.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 3:5.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 3:5 in?
Nehemiah 3:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 3:5?
Nehemiah 3:5 reads (NET): “The men of Tekoa worked on the section adjacent to them, but their town leaders would not assist with the work of their master.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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