Albert Barnes Commentary Nehemiah 3:2

"And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri." — Nehemiah 3:2 (ASV)

The people of each provincial town were set to work for the most part on the portion of the wall nearest their city. Thus, the men of Jericho were employed at the northeast corner of Jerusalem.