Nehemiah 3:22
New International Version
The repairs next to him were made by the priests from the surrounding region.

New Living Translation
The next repairs were made by the priests from the surrounding region.

English Standard Version
After him the priests, the men of the surrounding area, repaired.

Berean Standard Bible
And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.

King James Bible
And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.

New King James Version
And after him the priests, the men of the plain, made repairs.

New American Standard Bible
And after him the priests, the men of the vicinity, carried out repairs.

NASB 1995
After him the priests, the men of the valley, carried out repairs.

NASB 1977
And after him the priests, the men of the valley, carried out repairs.

Legacy Standard Bible
After him the priests, the men of the valley, made repairs.

Amplified Bible
After him the priests, the men of the [lower Jordan] valley, carried out repairs.

Christian Standard Bible
And next to him the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And next to him the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.

American Standard Version
And after him repaired the priests, the men of the Plain.

Contemporary English Version
Here is a list of the priests who worked on the wall: Priests from the region around Jerusalem rebuilt the next section of the wall.

English Revised Version
And after him repaired the priests, the men of the Plain.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After him the priests who lived in that area made repairs.

Good News Translation
The following priests rebuilt the next several sections of the wall: Priests from the area around Jerusalem built the next section;

International Standard Version
Next to him the priests, men from the plain, carried on repairs.

Majority Standard Bible
And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.

NET Bible
After him the priests worked, men of the nearby district.

New Heart English Bible
After him, the priests, the men of the Plain made repairs.

Webster's Bible Translation
And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.

World English Bible
After him, the priests, the men of the surrounding area made repairs.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And after him the priests, men of the circuit, have strengthened.

Young's Literal Translation
And after him have the priests, men of the circuit, strengthened.

Smith's Literal Translation
And after him held fast the priests, the men of the circuit.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after him built the priests, the men of the plains of the Jordan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after him, the priests, men from the plains of the Jordan, built.

New American Bible
After him, the work of repair was carried out by the priests, men of the surrounding country.

New Revised Standard Version
After him the priests, the men of the surrounding area, made repairs.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
After him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
After him the Priests, men of the plain, fortified.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And after him repaired the priests, the men of the Plain.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And after him repaired the priests, the men of Ecchechar.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Builders of the Walls
21Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the doorway of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house. 22And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs. 23Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house.…

Cross References
Ezra 2:36-39
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

1 Chronicles 9:10-13
From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

2 Chronicles 31:15-19
Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ...

Ezra 10:18-22
Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. / They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering. / From the descendants of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah. ...

1 Chronicles 23:1-6
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

2 Chronicles 29:34
However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been.

2 Chronicles 35:3-5
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.

Ezra 7:1-7
Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, / the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, / the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, ...

Matthew 27:41-43
In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, / “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him. / He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”

Luke 10:31-32
Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. / So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side.

Acts 4:1-2
While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, / greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 23:6-9
Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. It is because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.” / As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. / For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection nor angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.

the men of the plain

Nehemiah 6:2
That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.

Nehemiah 12:28
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;

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Nehemiah 3
1. The names and order of those who built the wall














And next to him
This phrase indicates the collaborative effort in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. The Hebrew word used here, "וְעַל־יָדוֹ" (ve'al-yado), suggests a close proximity and partnership. It reflects the unity and shared purpose among the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of community in achieving God's work. This cooperation is a model for the Church today, where believers are called to work together in harmony for the Kingdom of God.

the priests
The involvement of priests in the construction work is significant. Priests were primarily responsible for spiritual duties, yet here they are engaged in physical labor. This demonstrates their commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem and the importance of the task at hand. It also symbolizes the integration of spiritual and practical service, reminding believers that serving God often requires stepping beyond traditional roles to meet the needs of the community.

from the surrounding area
This phrase highlights the broader involvement of those outside Jerusalem in the rebuilding efforts. The Hebrew term "הַכִּכָּר" (ha-kikkar) refers to the surrounding region or district. It underscores the collective responsibility of all Israelites, not just those residing in Jerusalem, to participate in the restoration. This can inspire modern Christians to recognize their role in supporting the global Church, not just their local congregation.

made repairs
The Hebrew word "חָזַק" (chazaq) means to strengthen or repair. This action is not merely about physical reconstruction but also symbolizes spiritual renewal and fortification. The priests' participation in repairs signifies a commitment to restoring not only the physical walls but also the spiritual integrity of the community. For contemporary believers, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for spiritual vigilance and renewal in their personal lives and communities.

(22) The men of the plain.--Priests dwelling in the Jordan valley, the "Kikkar" of Scripture.

Verse 22. - The priests who had lands in the Jordan valley seem to be intended by the men of the plain, hak-kikkar, "the plain," without further addition, having always that meaning in Scripture. We have already heard that the men of Jericho were engaged in the work (ver. 2).

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Hebrew
And next to him,
וְאַחֲרָ֛יו (wə·’a·ḥă·rāw)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

the priests
הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

from the surrounding area
הַכִּכָּֽר׃ (hak·kik·kār)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3603: A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money)

made repairs.
הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ (he·ḥĕ·zî·qū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer


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