Et les anciens des Juifs bâtirent avec succès, selon les prophéties d'Aggée, le prophète, et de Zacharie, fils d'Iddo; ils bâtirent et achevèrent, d'après l'ordre du Dieu d'Israël, et d'après l'ordre de Cyrus, de Darius, et d'Artaxerxès, roi de Perse.
Que signifie ce verset ?
This verse tells us that the elders of the Jews built the temple in Jerusalem with the help of prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They finished the work as commanded by God and supported by Persian kings Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine you and your friends are building a treehouse. Your parents and some wise adults help you, giving you advice and support. You finish the treehouse just like you planned. That's like what the elders did with the temple, and God and some kings helped them.
Contexte historique
Ezra, a priest and scribe, wrote this account of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. It was written around the 5th century BCE for the returned exiles, providing historical and spiritual encouragement.
Application pour aujourd'hui
Just like the elders built the temple with the help of prophets and the support of kings, we can accomplish big tasks in our lives with the guidance of wise people and the support of those in authority.