Scripture Snapshot “Next to them the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work of their Lord.” (Nehemiah 3:5) What the Phrase Reveals • “Would not put their …

Jan 28, 2026 · The verse tells us that while many of the men of Tekoa were busy working hard to repair the wall, their nobles were not willing to join in. This paints a picture of different attitudes towards …

All the Bible says is they “would not stoop to serve their Lord.” The language here suggests they were disobeying God by refusing to submit to Nehemiah’s leadership. Obeying Nehemiah was equal to …

The refusal of the nobles to serve stands in stark contrast to Jesus, who willingly took on the form of a servant for the sake of others. Where the nobles resisted, Jesus embraced humility and service, …

Jan 26, 2026 · In this light, the Tekoite nobles’ refusal to help may not have just been a spiritual failure but a practical hindrance to a complex and essential engineering project. Various biblical scholars …

Aug 24, 2025 · Herein his first instance is that of Abel, in whose sacrifice the faith of that state of the church was first publicly professed, and by whose martyrdom it was confirmed. The next state had its …

Here is given a glimpse of a noble woman, who respected herself too highly to yield to a demand, wholly foreign to the customs of the time, which forbade women to appear in public.

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. And they arrested them and …

The Tekoites' zeal, contrasted with their nobles' reluctance, offers several spiritual and moral lessons. First, it underscores the importance of collective effort and unity in achieving God's purposes.

Apr 29, 2025 · The nobles of Tekoah, who were expected to lead and support the effort, chose not to participate. Their refusal is troubling and suggests that, at times, those in positions of influence might …