Nehemiah 3:22

22 The repairs next to him were made by the priests from the surrounding region.

Nehemiah 3:22 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
22 And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.
English Standard Version (ESV)
22 After him the priests, the men of the surrounding area, repaired.
New Living Translation (NLT)
22 The next repairs were made by the priests from the surrounding region.
The Message Bible (MSG)
22 Priests from the neighborhood went on from there.
American Standard Version (ASV)
22 And after him repaired the priests, the men of the Plain.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
22 After him the priests who lived in that area made repairs.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
22 And next to him the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
22 Next to Meremoth, some priests from the surrounding area made repairs.

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 zealously repaired another section, from the angle to the entrance of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
21 Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the entrance of Eliashib’s house to the end of it.
22 The repairs next to him were made by the priests from the surrounding region.
23 Beyond 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.
24 Next to him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from Azariah’s house to the angle and the corner,
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