E Z R A CHAP. VI. How solemnly the foundation of the temple was laid we read in Ezra 3:1-13 ; Ezra 3:1-13 How slowly the building went on, and with how much difficulty, we found in Ezra 4:1-5 ; Ezra 4:1-5 But how gloriously the topstone was at length brought forth with shoutings we find in this chapter; and even we, at this distance of time, when we read of it, may cry, "Grace, grace to it." As for God, his work is perfect; it may be slow work, but it will be sure work. We have here, I. A recital of the decree of Cyrus for the building of the temple, Ezra 6:1-5 . II. The enforcing of that decree by a new order from Darius for the perfecting of that work, Ezra 6:6-12 . III. The finishing of it thereupon, Ezra 6:13-15 . IV. The solemn dedication of it when it was built ( Ezra 6:16-18 ), and the handselling of it (as I may say) with the celebration of the passover, Ezra 6:19-22 . And now we may say that in Judah and Jerusalem things went well, very well. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verses-1-12" class="com-number"
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