Welcome to our online Ezra 3:1 Quiz on the rebuilding of the altar and temple in the Bible! In this quiz, we will explore the inspiring story of how the people of Israel came together to rebuild their sacred places of worship after years of destruction and neglect. Get ready to test your knowledge and learn more about this important moment in biblical history.
The rebuilding of the altar and temple was a pivotal moment for the people of Israel, as they sought to renew their relationship with God and restore the holiness of their land. Through their dedication and perseverance, they were able to overcome obstacles and rebuild these sacred structures, demonstrating their faith and commitment to following God’s will. Join us as we delve into the details of this remarkable story and uncover the lessons we can learn from their journey of restoration and renewal.
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Quick Facts
- After the Israelites returned from exile, they began rebuilding the altar in Jerusalem.
- The rebuilding process took place under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Jeshua the high priest.
- Despite facing opposition from their enemies, the Israelites persevered in their efforts to rebuild the temple.
- They celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles with joy and thanksgiving as a sign of their commitment to God.
- The priests and Levites offered sacrifices as part of the dedication of the altar.
- As the foundation of the temple was laid, the people praised the Lord with shouts of joy and weeping.
- Some of the older priests who had seen the original temple wept at the sight of the new foundation, remembering the glory of the past.
- Despite setbacks and challenges, the Israelites continued to work diligently on the rebuilding project.
- The people of Judah and Benjamin joined together in unity to support the reconstruction efforts.
- By following the commands of God and staying faithful to His word, the Israelites were able to successfully rebuild the altar and temple.
Scripture
Chapter 3
1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem.
2 Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God.
3 And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD, even burnt offerings morning and evening.
4 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required;
5 And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the LORD.
6 From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid.
7 They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia.
8 Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD.
9 Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites.
10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel.
11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
12 But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:
13 So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.