Charles Ellicott 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)

Next to him. — At his hand, the customary phrase throughout the chapter, indicating the order of the building, which, however, involves some difficulty towards the end. The phrase, as first used, honors the high priest, who must be presumed to have presided only over the religious ceremonial.

The men of Jericho. —At the point, it should be noted, opposite their own city.