And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.
The record preserves that the men of Jericho took up a portion of Jerusalem's wall next to the work already done. Beside them in turn labored Zaccur the son of Imri, each party building its assigned section adjoining the other. Their placement side by side shows a united effort in which successive builders joined together to restore the city. That adjoining labor stands as a pattern of rebuilding Zion and making its defenses strong.
The record preserves that the men of Jericho took up a portion of Jerusalem's wall next to the work already done. Beside them in turn labored Zaccur the son of Imri, each party building its assigned section adjoining the other. Their placement side by side shows a united effort in which successive builders joined together to restore the city. That adjoining labor stands as a pattern of rebuilding Zion and making its defenses strong.