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Curses for shirkers

Deborah's song curses Meroz for not helping in battle. Nehemiah's memoir shames the nobles of Tekoa for not helping build.

Honor for contributors, shame for shirkers.

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Both battle and building earned public honors; dodging duty could cost status, even membership.

Bible reference: Judges 5:23; Nehemiah 3:5

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 195

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