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

After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room of the corner.

For in the days of David and Asaph in the past, there was a master of the music, and songs of blessing and praise to God.