Nehemiah 3:22

22 Next to him worked the priests from the surrounding area.

Nehemiah 3:22 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 3:22

And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.
] Either of the plain of Jericho, where, in later times at least, there was a station of the priests, or of the plain about Jerusalem; those also assisted in the repairs of the wall.

Nehemiah 3:22 In-Context

20 Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai worked hard on the wall that went from the bend to the entrance to the house of Eliashib, the high priest.

21 Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired the wall that went from the entrance to Eliashib's house to the far end of it.

22 Next to him worked the priests from the surrounding area.

23 Next to them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their own house. Next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his own house.

24 Next to him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired the wall that went from Azariah's house to the bend and on to the corner.