Nehemiah 3:5

5The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa, but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.3:5 Or their Lord or the governor

5Moreover, next to 3:5 Lit themhim the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not 3:5 Lit bring their neck tosupport the work of their masters.

5Moreover, next to him the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their masters.

5Next to him the men of Tekoa made repairs, but their nobles did not 3:5 Lit bring their necks to.support the work of their overseers.

5Next to him, the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.3:5 Or their Lord or the governor

5Some men from Tekoa repaired the next part of the wall. But their nobles refused to do any work at all. They didn’t pay any attention to the people who were in charge of the work.