Prin urmare, bătrânii iudeilor au continuat să construiască și au reușit, așa cum le profețiseră profetul Hagai și Zaharia, fiul lui Ido. Ei au construit și au terminat, potrivit cu porunca Dumnezeului lui Israel și potrivit cu porunca lui Cirus, a lui Darius și a lui Artaxerxes, împărații Persiei.
What Does This Mean?
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.
Explained for Children
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.
Historical Background
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.
Living It Out Today
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.