CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Nehemiah 3:22 And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/nehemiah/3-22.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/2/16_Neh_03_22.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Nehemiah 3:22 - The Builders of the Walls" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/nehemiah/3-22.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/nehemiah/3-22.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/nehemiah/">Nehemiah</a> > <a href="/nehemiah/3.htm">Chapter 3</a> > Verse 22</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad2.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm" title="Nehemiah 3:21">◄</a> Nehemiah 3:22 <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm" title="Nehemiah 3:23">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The repairs next to him were made by the priests from the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The next repairs were made by the priests from the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />After him the priests, the men of the surrounding area, repaired.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And after him the priests, the men of the plain, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And after him the priests, the men of the vicinity, carried out repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />After him the priests, the men of the valley, carried out repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And after him the priests, the men of the valley, carried out repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />After him the priests, the men of the valley, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After him the priests, the men of the [lower Jordan] valley, carried out repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And next to him the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And next to him the priests from the surrounding area made repairs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And after him repaired the priests, the men of the Plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And after him repaired the priests, the men of the Plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After him the priests who lived in that area made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The following priests rebuilt the next several sections of the wall: Priests from the area around Jerusalem built the next section; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to him the priests, men from the plain, carried on repairs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After him the priests worked, men of the nearby district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />After him, the priests, the men of the Plain made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After him, the priests, the men of the surrounding area made repairs. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And after him the priests, men of the circuit, have strengthened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And after him have the priests, men of the circuit, strengthened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And after him held fast the priests, the men of the circuit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And after him built the priests, the men of the plains of the Jordan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And after him, the priests, men from the plains of the Jordan, built.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After him, the work of repair was carried out by the priests, men of the surrounding country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After him the priests, the men of the surrounding area, made repairs.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />After him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />After him the Priests, men of the plain, fortified.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And after him repaired the priests, the men of the Plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And after him repaired the priests, the men of Ecchechar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=646" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">The Builders of the Walls</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Next 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. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥă·rāw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">And next to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3603.htm" title="3603: hak·kik·kār (Art:: N-fs) -- From karar; a circle, i.e. a circumjacent tract or region, expec. The Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a loaf; also a talent (round) coin).">from the surrounding area</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: he·ḥĕ·zî·qū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">made repairs.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a></span><br />The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Ezra 10:18-22</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-6</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra 7:1-7</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41-43</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-31.htm">Luke 10:31-32</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-1.htm">Acts 4:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Acts 23:6-9</a></span><br />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. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.</p><p class="hdg">the men of the plain</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Nehemiah 6:2</a></b></br> That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in <i>some one of</i> the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28</a></b></br> And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-17.htm">Circuit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-17.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">Lowland</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezra/4-11.htm">Region</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-6.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Circuit</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-1.htm">Lowland</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Region</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-17.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">The names and order of those who built the wall</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And next to him</b><br>This phrase indicates the collaborative effort in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. The work was organized in sections, with each group responsible for a specific part. This reflects the unity and shared purpose among the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of community in achieving God's work. The phrase "next to him" is repeated throughout <a href="/nehemiah/3.htm">Nehemiah 3</a>, highlighting the cooperative spirit and the orderly progression of the work.<p><b>the priests</b><br>The involvement of priests in the construction work is significant. Priests were primarily responsible for religious duties, but their participation in the physical labor demonstrates their commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem. This also symbolizes the integration of spiritual leadership with practical service, showing that religious leaders are not exempt from contributing to communal efforts. It reflects the biblical principle that faith must be accompanied by action (<a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a>).<p><b>from the surrounding area</b><br>This indicates that the priests were not only from Jerusalem but also from nearby towns and villages. It shows the widespread support for Nehemiah's project and the collective identity of the Jewish people, regardless of their specific location. This unity among the Israelites is reminiscent of the gathering of the tribes for common purposes, as seen in other parts of the Old Testament.<p><b>made repairs</b><br>The act of making repairs signifies restoration and renewal. In the context of Nehemiah, it represents the physical rebuilding of the city as well as the spiritual renewal of the people. The Hebrew word used here can also imply strengthening or fortifying, suggesting that the work was not just about restoring what was lost but also about making it stronger. This can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual fortification, aligning with the biblical theme of God restoring and strengthening His people (<a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a></b><br>The priests were the religious leaders of Israel, responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple. In this context, they are actively participating in the physical labor of rebuilding the wall, demonstrating their commitment to the community and God's work.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/surrounding_area.htm">Surrounding Area</a></b><br>This refers to the regions around Jerusalem. The priests from these areas came to assist in the rebuilding efforts, showing a collective effort beyond just the local inhabitants of Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/repairs.htm">Repairs</a></b><br>The act of repairing the wall signifies restoration and protection for the city of Jerusalem. It is a physical manifestation of the spiritual renewal and commitment to God’s covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall required cooperation among various groups, including the priests. This unity in purpose is a powerful example for the church today, emphasizing the importance of working together for God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/servant_leadership.htm">Servant Leadership</a></b><br>The priests, though leaders, did not shy away from manual labor. This teaches us about servant leadership, where leaders are called to serve alongside others, modeling humility and dedication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The involvement of priests from surrounding areas highlights the importance of community support and collaboration. It encourages believers to look beyond their immediate circles and engage with the broader body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_and_physical_restoration.htm">Spiritual and Physical Restoration</a></b><br>The act of repairing the wall is symbolic of spiritual renewal. It reminds us that our faith should manifest in tangible actions that contribute to the well-being and protection of our communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_nethinim.htm">Who were the Nethinim in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_darius_is_in_nehemiah_12_22.htm">In Nehemiah 12:22, which Darius the Persian is mentioned, and how does this align with known Persian history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_priests_corrupted_covenant.htm">Malachi 2:7-8 - Where is the historical or archaeological support that the priests actually corrupted God's covenant in this manner?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_52_days_realistic_for_the_wall's_build.htm">If Nehemiah 3 aligns with Nehemiah 6:15 about completing the wall in just 52 days, is this timeline even possible with ancient technology and labor constraints?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">The men of the plain.</span>--Priests dwelling in the Jordan valley, the "Kikkar" of Scripture.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The priests</span> who had lands in the Jordan valley seem to be intended by the men of the plain, <span class="accented">hak-kikkar</span>, "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). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And next to him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַחֲרָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥă·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the surrounding area</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכִּכָּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kik·kār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3603.htm">Strong's 3603: </a> </span><span class="str2">A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs.</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·zî·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Nehemiah 3:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Nehemiah 3:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Nehemiah 3:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Nehemiah 3:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Nehemiah 3:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Nehemiah 3:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Nehemiah 3:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Nehemiah 3:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Nehemiah 3:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Nehemiah 3:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-22.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:22 After him repaired the priests the men (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>