De leiders van Juda zetten de bouw met succes voort. Zij werden daarbij aangemoedigd door de prediking van de profeten Haggaï en Zacharia, de zoon van Iddo. Eindelijk waren zij klaar met het werk dat de God van Israël en Kores, Darius en Arthahsasta, koningen van Perzië, hun hadden opgedragen.
Wat betekent dit?
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.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
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.
Historische achtergrond
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.
Toepassing voor vandaag
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.