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And the prophets of God were with them, supporting them. <a href="/nlt/ezra/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jehozadak responded by starting again to rebuild the Temple of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them and helped them. <a href="/esv/ezra/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were with them, supporting them. <a href="/bsb/ezra/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/ezra/5.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/ezra/5.htm">New King James Version</a> So Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak rose up and began to build the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and the prophets of God were with them, helping them. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and the prophets of God were with them, supporting them. <a href="/nasb/ezra/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and the prophets of God were with them supporting them. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and the prophets of God were with them supporting them. <a href="/lsb/ezra/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and the prophets of God were with them supporting them. <a href="/amp/ezra/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel [heir to the throne of Judah] and Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem; and the prophets of God [Haggai and Zechariah] were with them, supporting and encouraging them. <a href="/csb/ezra/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak began to rebuild God’s house in Jerusalem. The prophets of God were with them, helping them. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak began to rebuild God&#8217s house in Jerusalem. The prophets of God were with them, helping them. <a href="/asv/ezra/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/ezra/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So Zerubbabel the governor and Joshua the priest urged the people to start working on the temple again, and God's prophets encouraged them. <a href="/erv/ezra/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/ezra/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Zerubbabel, who was Shealtiel's son, and Jeshua, who was Jozadak's son, began to rebuild God's temple in Jerusalem. God's prophets were with them and supported them. <a href="/gnt/ezra/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak heard their messages, they began to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem, and the two prophets helped them. <a href="/isv/ezra/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Shealtiel's son Zerubbabel and Jozadak's son Jeshua restarted construction of the Temple of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were there supporting them. <a href="/msb/ezra/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/ezra/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak began to rebuild the temple of God in Jerusalem. The prophets of God were with them, supporting them. <a href="/nheb/ezra/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build God's house which is at Jerusalem; and with them were the prophets of God, helping them. <a href="/wbt/ezra/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/ezra/5.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua son of Jozadak, have risen, and begun to build the house of God, that [is] in Jerusalem, and with them are the prophets of God supporting them. <a href="/ylt/ezra/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/ezra/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> At that time rose up Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Joshua son of Josedek, and began to build the house of God that is in Jerusalem: and with them the prophets of God upholding to them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, rose up and began to build the temple of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, assisting them. <a href="/nabre/ezra/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Thereupon Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua, son of Jozadak, began again to build the house of God in Jerusalem, with the prophets of God giving them support. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak set out to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem; and with them were the prophets of God, helping them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shelathiel and Joshua the son of Jozadak and began to build the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and with them were the prophets of God helping them. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Then Zurbabeil, son of Shalathiel, arose, and Yeshua son of Yozedeq, and they began to build the house of God in Jerusalem, and with them the Prophets of God were helping them.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/ezra/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Then rose up Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Jesus the son of Josedec, and began to build the house of God that was in Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God assisting them. <a href="/parallel/ezra/5-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=1077" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezra/5.htm">Temple Rebuilding Resumes</a> 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. 2<a href="/hebrew/116.htm" title="116: bê·ḏa·yin (Prep-b:: Adv) -- Then, thereupon. (Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; then (of time).">Then</a> <a href="/hebrew/2217.htm" title="2217: zə·rub·bā·ḇel (N-proper-ms) -- Begotten in Babylon, leader of returning Isr. exiles. (Aramaic) corresponding to Zrubbabel.">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1247.htm" title="1247: bar- (N-msc) -- Son. (Aramaic) corresponding to ben; a son, grandson, etc.">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7598.htm" title="7598: šə·’al·tî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- I have asked of God, an Isr. name. (Aramaic) corresponding to Sh'altiy'el.">of Shealtiel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3443.htm" title="3443: wə·yê·šū·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A high priest after the Bab. captivity. (Aramaic) corresponding to Yeshuwa'.">and Jeshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1247.htm" title="1247: bar- (N-msc) -- Son. (Aramaic) corresponding to ben; a son, grandson, etc.">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3136.htm" title="3136: yō·w·ṣā·ḏāq (N-proper-ms) -- Jotsadak. A form of Yhowtsadaq; Jotsadak, an Israelite.">of Jozadak</a> <a href="/hebrew/6966.htm" title="6966: qā·mū (V-Qal-Perf-3mp) -- To arise, stand. (Aramaic) corresponding to quwm.">rose up</a> <a href="/hebrew/8271.htm" title="8271: wə·šā·rîw (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3mp) -- To loosen, abide. ">and began</a> <a href="/hebrew/1124.htm" title="1124: lə·miḇ·nê (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To build. (Aramaic) or bnah (Aramaic); corresponding to banah; to build.">to rebuild</a> <a href="/hebrew/1005.htm" title="1005: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. (Aramaic) corresponding to bayith.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hā (N-msd) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3390.htm" title="3390: ḇî·rū·šə·lem (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- The capital city of all Isr. (Chald).">in Jerusalem.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5029.htm" title="5029: nə·ḇī·ʾay·yå̄ (N-mpd) -- A prophet. (Aramaic) corresponding to nabiy'; a prophet.">And the prophets</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: ḏî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hā (N-msd) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5974.htm" title="5974: wə·‘im·mə·hō·wn (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3mp) -- With. (Aramaic) corresponding to im.">were with them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5583.htm" title="5583: mə·sā·‘ă·ḏîn (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To support, sustain. (Aramaic) corresponding to ca'ad; to aid.">helping</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·hō·wn (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them.</a> 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?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12-14</a> 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, <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6-10</a> 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, ... <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8-13</a> In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. / So Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together to supervise those working on the house of God. / When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. ... <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Nehemiah 2:18-20</a> I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. / But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” / So I answered them and said, “The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success. We, His servants, will start rebuilding, but you have no portion, right, or claim in Jerusalem.” <a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Haggai 2:4-5</a> 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.” <a href="/zechariah/1-16.htm">Zechariah 1:16</a> Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/3-19.htm">1 Chronicles 3:19</a> The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, <a href="/zechariah/6-12.htm">Zechariah 6:12-13</a> And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’ <a href="/haggai/2-18.htm">Haggai 2:18-19</a> Consider carefully from this day forward—from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, the day the foundation of the LORD’s temple was laid—consider carefully: / Is there still seed in the barn? The vine, the fig, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yet yielded fruit. But from this day on, I will bless you.” <a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a> So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. <a href="/acts/15-16.htm">Acts 15:16</a> ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, <a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9-11</a> For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20-22</a> built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4-5</a> As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.rose up<a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a> 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.<a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12-15</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD… Jeshua<a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Zechariah 6:11</a> Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest;Joshua, Josedech.<a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14</a> And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.<a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Haggai 2:4-9,20-23</a> Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts: … <a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1-4:14</a> And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/3-6.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/ezra/4-4.htm">Build</a> <a href="/ezra/4-21.htm">Building</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-3.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Jozadak</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-26.htm">Jo'zadak</a> <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/ezra/1-3.htm">Rebuild</a> <a href="/ezra/4-19.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/ezra/1-5.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Shealtiel</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">She-Al'ti-El</a> <a href="/ezra/3-6.htm">Start</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Supporting</a> <a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Zerub'babel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/7-9.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/ezra/5-3.htm">Build</a> <a href="/ezra/5-4.htm">Building</a> <a href="/ezra/10-15.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/ezra/5-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/5-14.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Jozadak</a> <a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Jo'zadak</a> <a href="/ezra/9-11.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/ezra/5-3.htm">Rebuild</a> <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Shealtiel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">She-Al'ti-El</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Start</a> <a href="/ezra/10-15.htm">Supporting</a> <a href="/ezra/5-4.htm">Work</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Zerub'babel</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 5</div>1. <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Zerubbabel and Jeshua, incited by Haggai and Zechariah, set forward to building</a> 3. <a href="/ezra/5-3.htm">Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai are not able to hinder the Jews</a> 6. <a href="/ezra/5-6.htm">Their letter to Darius against the Jews</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezra/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up Zerubbabel and Jeshua are key leaders in the post-exilic community of Israel. Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David, represents the royal line, while Jeshua, a high priest, represents the priestly line. Their leadership signifies the restoration of both the monarchy and the priesthood, essential elements of Israel's identity. The phrase "rose up" indicates a decisive action in response to the prophetic encouragement from Haggai and Zechariah, who urged the people to resume the temple's construction after a period of stagnation.and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. The rebuilding of the temple is central to the restoration of Jewish worship and identity. The temple, located in Jerusalem, is not only a physical structure but also a symbol of God's presence among His people. The work had been halted due to opposition and discouragement, but the renewed effort marks a significant step in re-establishing the covenant relationship with God. This rebuilding fulfills prophecies such as those in Isaiah and Jeremiah, which speak of the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple.And the prophets of God were with them, helping them. The presence of prophets like Haggai and Zechariah is crucial, as they provide divine guidance and encouragement. Their role underscores the importance of prophetic ministry in directing and motivating God's people. The prophets' support highlights the collaboration between spiritual and civic leaders in accomplishing God's purposes. This partnership reflects the biblical principle that God's work often involves both divine revelation and human responsibility. The prophets' involvement also points to the broader theme of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through His chosen messengers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zerubbabel_son_of_shealtiel.htm">Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel</a> A leader of the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem. He played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jeshua_son_of_jozadak.htm">Jeshua son of Jozadak</a> The high priest who returned with Zerubbabel. He was instrumental in the spiritual leadership of the people during the rebuilding process. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_god_in_jerusalem.htm">The House of God in Jerusalem</a> Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was being rebuilt after the Babylonian exile. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophets_of_god.htm">The Prophets of God</a> These were likely Haggai and Zechariah, who encouraged and supported the rebuilding efforts through their prophetic ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_event.htm">Rebuilding Event</a> The resumption of the construction of the temple, which had been halted due to opposition and discouragement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_obedience.htm">Leadership and Obedience</a> Zerubbabel and Jeshua exemplify godly leadership by responding to God's call to rebuild the temple despite opposition. We are called to lead with courage and obedience in our own spheres of influence. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophetic_encouragement.htm">The Role of Prophetic Encouragement</a> The prophets Haggai and Zechariah played a vital role in encouraging the leaders and people. We should seek and value godly counsel and encouragement in our spiritual journey. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_house.htm">The Importance of God's House</a> The rebuilding of the temple signifies the centrality of worship and God's presence among His people. We should prioritize our relationship with God and the community of believers. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Perseverance in the Face of Opposition</a> The resumption of the temple's construction teaches us to persevere in our God-given tasks, even when faced with challenges and setbacks. <a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_ministry.htm">Partnership in Ministry</a> The collaboration between leaders and prophets highlights the importance of working together in unity for God's purposes. We should seek to partner with others in ministry and service.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 5</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'jesus_died_once_for_all'_mean.htm">Who was Joshua the High Priest in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/key_themes_in_ezra.htm">What are the key themes in the Book of Ezra?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_zerubbabel_important_to_the_second_temple.htm">What is Zerubbabel's significance to the Second Temple?</a> <a href="/q/are_nehemiah_12_1-7_priests_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Then rose up Zerubbabel... and Jeshua. Haggai's preaching was especially addressed to these two leaders (<a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Haggai 1:1</a>), and their spirit was especially "stirred up" (ibid. ver. 14) by his preaching. The prophets of God - Haggai and Zechariah - were with them, throughout their work, helping them; and that in various ways. 1. By direct command to the people - "Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house" (<a href="/haggai/1-8.htm">Haggai 1:8</a>); 2. By warnings - "Because of mine house that is waste... therefore the heaven over you is stayed from dew, and the earth is stayed from her fruit" (ibid. vers. 9, 10); 3. By exhortations - "Be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the Lord; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be ye strong, all ye people of the land, saith the Lord, and work" (<a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Haggai 2:4</a>); and . . . <a href="/commentaries/ezra/5-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then בֵּאדַ֡יִן (bê·ḏa·yin) Preposition-b | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_116.htm">Strong's 116: </a> Then, thereupon Zerubbabel זְרֻבָּבֶ֤ל (zə·rub·bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2217.htm">Strong's 2217: </a> Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', leader of returning Israelite exiles son בַּר־ (bar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> A son, grandson of Shealtiel שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙ (šə·’al·tî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7598.htm">Strong's 7598: </a> Shealtiel -- 'I have asked of God', an Israelite name and Jeshua וְיֵשׁ֣וּעַ (wə·yê·šū·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3443.htm">Strong's 3443: </a> Jeshua -- a high priest after the Babylonian captivity son בַּר־ (bar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> A son, grandson of Jozadak יֽוֹצָדָ֔ק (yō·w·ṣā·ḏāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3136.htm">Strong's 3136: </a> Jotsadak rose up קָ֠מוּ (qā·mū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6966.htm">Strong's 6966: </a> To arise, stand and began וְשָׁרִ֣יו (wə·šā·rîw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8271.htm">Strong's 8271: </a> To free, separate, to unravel, commence, to reside to rebuild לְמִבְנֵ֔א (lə·miḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> To build the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1005.htm">Strong's 1005: </a> A house of God אֱלָהָ֖א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> God in Jerusalem. בִירֽוּשְׁלֶ֑ם (ḇî·rū·šə·lem) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3390.htm">Strong's 3390: </a> Jerusalem -- the capital city of all Israel And the prophets נְבִיַּיָּ֥א (nə·ḇî·yay·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5029.htm">Strong's 5029: </a> A prophet of דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because God אֱלָהָ֖א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> God were with them, וְעִמְּה֛וֹן (wə·‘im·mə·hō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5974.htm">Strong's 5974: </a> With, equally with helping them. מְסָעֲדִ֥ין (mə·sā·‘ă·ḏîn) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5583.htm">Strong's 5583: </a> To support, sustain <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">OT History: Ezra 5:2 Then rose up Zerubbabel the son (Ezr. 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