Ezra 5:2
Ezra 5:2 in Multiple Translations
Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.
Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them.
Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem; and with them were the prophets of God, helping them.
Then Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, got up and made a start at building the house of God at Jerusalem: and the prophets of God were with them, helping them.
Then Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua, son of Jozadak, decided to start work on rebuilding God's Temple in Jerusalem. The prophets of God encouraged them and helped them.
Then Zerubbabel the sonne of Shealtiel, and Ieshua the sonne of Iozadak arose, and began to builde the house of God at Ierusalem, and with them were the Prophetes of God, which helped them.
Then have Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua son of Jozadak, risen, and begun to build the house of God, that [is] in Jerusalem, and with them are the prophets of God supporting them.
Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak rose up and began to build God’s house which is at Jerusalem; and with them were the prophets of God, helping them.
Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them.
Then rose up Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Josue the son of Josedec, and began to build the temple of God in Jerusalem, and with them were the prophets of God helping them.
Then Zerubbabel and Shealtiel led many other people as they started again to rebuild the temple of God in Jerusalem. And God’s prophets Haggai and Zechariah were with them and helped them.
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Ezra 5:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֵּ/אדַ֡יִן
קָ֠מוּ
זְרֻבָּבֶ֤ל
בַּר
שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙
וְ/יֵשׁ֣וּעַ
בַּר
יֽוֹצָדָ֔ק
וְ/שָׁרִ֣יו
לְ/מִבְנֵ֔א
בֵּ֥ית
אֱלָהָ֖/א
דִּ֣י
בִ/ירֽוּשְׁלֶ֑ם
וְ/עִמְּ/ה֛וֹן
נביאי/א
נְבִיַּיָּ֥/א
דִֽי
אֱלָהָ֖/א
מְסָעֲדִ֥ין
לְ/הֽוֹן
בֵּ/אדַ֡יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj | Adv
קָ֠מוּ
qûwm
H6966
to stand
Adj
זְרֻבָּבֶ֤ל
Zᵉrubbâbel
H2217
Zerubbabel
Adj
בַּר
bar
H1247
son
Adj
שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙
Shᵉʼaltîyʼêl
H7598
Shealtiel
Adj
וְ/יֵשׁ֣וּעַ
Yêshûwaʻ
H3443
Jeshua
Adj | N-proper
בַּר
bar
H1247
son
Adj
יֽוֹצָדָ֔ק
Yôwtsâdâq
H3136
Jozadak
Adj
וְ/שָׁרִ֣יו
shᵉrêʼ
H8271
to loose
Adj | V-Piel-Perf-3mp
לְ/מִבְנֵ֔א
bᵉnâʼ
H1124
to build
Adj | V-Qal-Inf-a
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1005
house
Adj
אֱלָהָ֖/א
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj | Art
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
בִ/ירֽוּשְׁלֶ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlêm
H3390
Jerusalem
Adj | N-proper
וְ/עִמְּ/ה֛וֹן
ʻim
H5974
with
Adj | Prep | Suff
נביאי/א
nᵉbîyʼ
H5029
prophet
Adj | Art
נְבִיַּיָּ֥/א
nᵉbîyʼ
H5029
prophet
Adj | Art
דִֽי
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
אֱלָהָ֖/א
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj | Art
מְסָעֲדִ֥ין
çᵉʻad
H5583
to support
Adj
לְ/הֽוֹן
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 5:2
בֵּ/אדַ֡יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj | Adv
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
קָ֠מוּ
qûwm
H6966
"to stand"
Adj
Qum means to establish or confirm something, like setting up a new system or lifting someone up to a position of power, as described in the books of Kings and Chronicles.
Definition: : establish/stand_firm/confirm/fulfill/fix 1) to arise, stand 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to arise from 1a2) to come on the scene (fig) 1a3) to arise (out of inaction) 1a4) to stand 1a5) to endure 1b) (Pael) to set up, establish 1c) (Aphel) 1c1) to set up 1c2) to lift up 1c3) to establish 1c4) to appoint 1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: appoint, establish, make, raise up self, (a-) rise (up), (make to) stand, set (up). See also: Ezra 5:2; Daniel 4:14; Daniel 7:24.
זְרֻבָּבֶ֤ל
Zᵉrubbâbel
H2217
"Zerubbabel"
Adj
Zerubbabel was a key figure in the Israelites' return from exile, as described in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. He was a descendant of King David and led the effort to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Zerubbabel's story is an important part of the Bible's historical narrative.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.3.19; son of: Pedaiah (H6305H); brother of: Shimei (H8096J); father of: Meshullam (H4918H), Hananiah (H2608L), Shelomith (H8019I), Hashubah (H2807), Ohel (H0169), Berechiah (H1296), Hasadiah (H2619), Jushab-hesed (H3142) and Abiud (G0010); also called Sheshbazzar at Ezr.1.8,11; 5.14,16; KJV: Zorobabel at Mat.1.12,13; Aramaic of ze.rub.ba.vel (זְרֻבָּבֶ֫ל "Zerubbabel" H2216) § Zerubbabel = "sown in Babylon" the grandson of king Jehoiachin and leader of the first group of returning exiles from Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zerubbabel. See also: Ezra 5:2.
בַּר
bar
H1247
"son"
Adj
This Aramaic word means son or grandson. In Matthew 16:17, Jesus calls Simon 'Bar-Jonah', meaning son of Jonah. It's also used in Mark 10:46 to describe Bartimaeus as the son of Timaeus.
Definition: son Aramaic of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] old, son. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 3:25; Daniel 7:13.
שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙
Shᵉʼaltîyʼêl
H7598
"Shealtiel"
Adj
Shealtiel was a significant figure in the Bible, father of Zerubbabel and a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exile and Return. His name reflects his faith and trust in God, meaning I have asked of God.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.3.17; son of: Jehoiachin (H3078); brother of: Zedekiah (H6667I)(?); father(?) of Malchiram (H4443), Pedaiah (H6305H), Shenazzar (H8137), Jekamiah (H3359H), Hoshama (H1953) and Nedabiah (H5072) Aramaic of she.al.ti.el (שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל "Shealtiel" H7597A) § Shealtiel = "I have asked of God" father of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shealtiel. See also: Ezra 5:2.
וְ/יֵשׁ֣וּעַ
Yêshûwaʻ
H3443
"Jeshua"
Adj | N-proper
Jeshua was also the name of a priest who returned with Zerubbabel after the exile, as mentioned in the book of Ezra. His name means 'he is saved' and he was part of the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; Aramaic of ye.ho.shu.a (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ "Joshua" H3091J) § Jeshua = "he is saved" an exilic priest who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jeshua. See also: Ezra 5:2.
בַּר
bar
H1247
"son"
Adj
This Aramaic word means son or grandson. In Matthew 16:17, Jesus calls Simon 'Bar-Jonah', meaning son of Jonah. It's also used in Mark 10:46 to describe Bartimaeus as the son of Timaeus.
Definition: son Aramaic of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] old, son. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 3:25; Daniel 7:13.
יֽוֹצָדָ֔ק
Yôwtsâdâq
H3136
"Jozadak"
Adj
Jozadak means Jehovah is righteous, a grandson of high priest Hilkiah and father of high priest Joshua, mentioned in Ezra 10:18, who was carried captive to Babylon.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.18; father of: Jeshua (H3442) § Jozadak = "Jehovah is righteous" grandson of the high priest Hilkiah; son of the high priest Seraiah; and father of the high priest Joshua; he never attained the office of high priest himself because he was carried captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar (in Aramaic writings)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Jozadak. See also: Ezra 3:2; Ezra 5:2; Nehemiah 12:26.
וְ/שָׁרִ֣יו
shᵉrêʼ
H8271
"to loose"
Adj | V-Piel-Perf-3mp
To set something free or loosen it, like unloading an animal or starting a new journey, as described in the book of Zechariah.
Definition: 1) to loosen, abide, begin 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to loosen 1a2) to abide (from loosing girths for camp) 1b) (Pael) to begin, open 1c) (Ithpael) to be loosened
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: begin, dissolve, dwell, loose. See also: Ezra 5:2; Daniel 5:6; Daniel 5:16.
לְ/מִבְנֵ֔א
bᵉnâʼ
H1124
"to build"
Adj | V-Qal-Inf-a
This word means to build or construct something, and is used in the Bible to describe physical construction. It appears in various forms, including 'build' and 'make', and is an important concept in biblical descriptions of creation and architecture.
Definition: 1) to build 1a) (P'al) to build 1b) (Ithp'il) to be built
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: build, make. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:27.
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1005
"house"
Adj
This Hebrew word for house is similar to H1004, but it primarily refers to a physical building, either a home or a temple. It is used in many passages, including those describing the construction of the temple in 1 Kings. The word emphasizes the idea of a physical structure.
Definition: 1) house (of men) 2) house (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: house. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:11.
אֱלָהָ֖/א
ʼĕlâhh
H426
"god"
Adj | Art
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
בִ/ירֽוּשְׁלֶ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlêm
H3390
"Jerusalem"
Adj | N-proper
Jerusalem means teaching of peace, the chief city of Palestine and Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as the capital of the united kingdom. In the KJV, it is translated as Jerusalem.
Definition: Aramaic of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389) § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: {Jerusalem} See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:5; Daniel 6:11.
וְ/עִמְּ/ה֛וֹן
ʻim
H5974
"with"
Adj | Prep | Suff
Means 'with' in the Bible, showing something is done together or at the same time, like in Genesis 1:26 where God says 'Let us make man in our image'.
Definition: 1) with 1a) together with, with 1b) with, during
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: by, from, like, to(-ward), with. See also: Ezra 5:2; Daniel 4:12; Daniel 7:21.
נביאי/א
nᵉbîyʼ
H5029
"prophet"
Adj | Art
A prophet is a person who speaks God's message, as seen in the Bible. This word is used to describe prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: prophet Aramaic of na.vi (נָבִיא "prophet" H5030)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: prophet. See also: Ezra 5:1; Ezra 5:2; Ezra 6:14.
נְבִיַּיָּ֥/א
nᵉbîyʼ
H5029
"prophet"
Adj | Art
A prophet is a person who speaks God's message, as seen in the Bible. This word is used to describe prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: prophet Aramaic of na.vi (נָבִיא "prophet" H5030)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: prophet. See also: Ezra 5:1; Ezra 5:2; Ezra 6:14.
דִֽי
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
אֱלָהָ֖/א
ʼĕlâhh
H426
"god"
Adj | Art
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.
מְסָעֲדִ֥ין
çᵉʻad
H5583
"to support"
Adj
This word is similar to H5582, also meaning to support or aid someone. It is used in the Bible to describe helping or upholding. The KJV translates it as helping.
Definition: (Aphel) to support, sustain Aramaic of sa.ad (סָעַד "to support" H5582)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: helping. See also: Ezra 5:2.
לְ/הֽוֹן
""
Adj | Suff
Study Notes — Ezra 5:2
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- Sermons on Ezra 5:2
Context — Temple Rebuilding Resumes
1Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them.
2Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.
3At that time Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates went to the Jews and asked, “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?” 4They also asked, “What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 3:2 | Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. |
| 2 | Ezra 6:14 | So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. |
| 3 | Zechariah 3:1–4 | Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 1:24 | Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm. |
| 5 | Haggai 2:20–23 | For the second time that day, the twenty-fourth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to Haggai, saying, “Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth: I will overturn royal thrones and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overturn chariots and their riders; horses and their riders will fall, each by the sword of his brother. On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will take you, My servant, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, declares the LORD, and I will make you like My signet ring, for I have chosen you, declares the LORD of Hosts.” |
| 6 | Haggai 1:12–15 | Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, delivered the message of the LORD to the people: “I am with you,” declares the LORD. So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of King Darius. |
| 7 | Zechariah 6:11 | Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak. |
| 8 | Haggai 2:4–9 | But now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD. Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. And be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD. Work! For I am with you, declares the LORD of Hosts. This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt. And My Spirit remains among you; do not be afraid.” For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts. The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, declares the LORD of Hosts. The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will provide peace, declares the LORD of Hosts.” |
| 9 | Zechariah 4:6–9 | So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. |
Ezra 5:2 Summary
This verse, Ezra 5:2, tells us that Zerubbabel and Jeshua started rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem, and they had the help of God's prophets. This shows us that when we want to do something big for God, we need to work together with others and listen to God's guidance, just like in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. The prophets helped Zerubbabel and Jeshua stay focused on God's plan, and we can learn from their example by reading and applying God's Word in our own lives, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Matthew 4:4. By working together and seeking God's guidance, we can accomplish great things for His kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the prophets of God that helped Zerubbabel and Jeshua?
The prophets of God mentioned in Ezra 5:2 likely included Haggai and Zechariah, who are mentioned in the previous verse, Ezra 5:1, as prophesying to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them, similar to how prophets were used by God in Ezekiel 37:1-14 to guide His people.
What does it mean to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem?
Rebuilding the house of God in Jerusalem, as mentioned in Ezra 5:2, refers to the physical reconstruction of the temple, which was a symbol of God's presence among His people, as seen in 1 Kings 8:1-66, and also represents the spiritual restoration of God's people, as prophesied in Isaiah 61:4.
Why was it important for Zerubbabel and Jeshua to have the prophets with them?
Having the prophets of God with them, as stated in Ezra 5:2, was crucial for Zerubbabel and Jeshua because the prophets provided spiritual guidance and encouragement, helping them to stay focused on God's plan and purpose, as exemplified in Nehemiah 9:30 and Isaiah 30:21.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Ezra 5?
Ezra 5:2 is part of a larger narrative about the rebuilding of the temple, and this verse specifically highlights the role of Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the prophets in initiating the project, which is then followed by questions and challenges from the regional governor, as seen in Ezra 5:3-4, and ultimately leads to a demonstration of God's sovereignty and provision, as seen in Ezra 6:1-12.
Reflection Questions
- What role does God's presence play in our lives, and how can we invite His presence to guide and empower us, just like the prophets guided Zerubbabel and Jeshua?
- How can we, like Zerubbabel and Jeshua, take initiative to rebuild and restore the spiritual foundations in our own lives and communities, with the help of God's Word and His people?
- In what ways can we seek the guidance and encouragement of God's prophets, as represented by Scripture and the Holy Spirit, to stay focused on God's plan and purpose for our lives?
- What are some ways we can practically support and help one another, like the prophets helped Zerubbabel and Jeshua, to fulfill God's calling and build up the body of Christ, as encouraged in Romans 14:19 and 1 Corinthians 12:7?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 5:2
Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak,.... Whose spirits were stirred up and quickened by the ministry of the prophets, the Lord accompanying it by his Spirit,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 5:2
Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 5:2
Encouraging the people to work by their presence, and assurance of success.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 5:2
Ezra 5:2 Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which [is] at Jerusalem: and with them [were] the prophets of God helping them.Ver. 2. Then rose up Zerubbabel] Called before Sheshbazzar, the Tirshata. Philo calleth him Barachias. Men in those days had sundry names; which must be noted, or else confusion will not be avoided; according to the notation of Zerubbabel’ s name, Alienus a confusione, ut quidam perhibent. It is said of him, that he brought back some of the people in the seventeenth year of his age; that he continued governor fifty-eight years (some say many more), and that he began to make use of the ministry of these prophets in the thirty-fourth year of his life. His rising up here implieth his forwardness, speed, and diligence in the work. And Jeshua the son of Jozadak] Colleague to Zerubbabel and συμπαραστατης, as Aaron was to Moses. This Johoshua or Jeshua began his office of high priest in 536 BC, and held it thirty-six years, eight whereof were spent in an embassage to Darius, king of Persia, say historians. And began to build the house of God] i. e. They went on with the building begun before, Ezra 3:10, and not forbidden by the king of Persia to be finished; only he commanded them to desist from building the city, Ezra 4:12; Ezra 4:21.
It was therefore the people’ s sloth and self-seeking that kept back the work. See the notes on Haggai 1:2; Haggai 1:4. And with them were the prophets of God helping them] Verbo et opere, saith Junius; both by word and deed. "The words of the wise are as goads," Ecclesiastes 12:11, pricking men forward to duty; and especially when themselves set sides and shoulders to the work, as haply these prophets did, for the people’ s greater encouragement, Exemplis sciola hac aetate magis aedificant ministri, quam concionibus.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 5:2
(2) Then rose up.—This does not intimate that they had become indifferent. But the voice of prophecy inspirited them to go on without formal permission of Darius, who was known secretly to favour them already. The prophets of God helping them.—In these two prophets we can read the invigorating sayings that encouraged the people almost from day to day and from stage to stage of their work.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 5:2
Verse 2. Then rose up Zerubbabel] Here we find three classes of men joining in the sacred work: Zerubbabel the civil governor; Jeshua the high priest or ecclesiastical governor; and Haggai and Zechariah the prophets. How glorious it is when we see the civil government joining with the sacerdotal and prophetic for the establishment and extension of true religion!
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 5:2
2. Zerubbabel—Jeshua] see notes on Ezra 3:1; Ezra 3:8, Ezra 4:3. began to build] The building had been begun in the second year of Cyrus, 537–6 (chap. Ezra 3:8; Ezra 3:10, Ezra 5:16). The work was now recommenced. The voice of the prophets supplied the needed encouragement. The effect of Haggai’s witness is described in Haggai 1:12-14.
Barnes' Notes on Ezra 5:2
Began to build - i. e., “made a second beginning” - recommenced the uncompleted work. Helping them - By infusing zeal into the people (see Haggai 1:12).
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 5:2
2. Then rose up — It seems from Haggai 1:2, that the people had become discouraged at the opposition they met in rebuilding the temple, and after being hindered by royal authority, they concluded
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Progress of Redemption #04 by David Shirley | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of the word of God and how it can change people's lives. The sermon takes place in Judea, a Persian province, around 430 BC. T |
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(Through the Bible) 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra by Zac Poonen | The sermon covers the journey of the children of Israel from Babylon back to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity, focusing on the building of the temple and the challenges faced. |
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The Angel' S Message by Sir Robert Anderson | Sir Robert Anderson delves into the prophecy of the seventy weeks in the book of Daniel, highlighting the specific timeline decreed upon the people and the holy city, leading to th |
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(Through the Bible) Zechariah 1-5 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the second vision of the prophet Zachariah. The vision begins with Zachariah seeing a man with a measuring line in his hand, who is tasked wit |
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Ezra #4: Reasons for an Incomplete Temple, Part 2 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of not giving up and quitting in the face of challenges. He emphasizes that God's answer to difficulties is not through human |