Ezr 3:8-13 | TNotes | STEP | 3:8 In midspring, the dry season was beginning and workers would not have to contend with mud. • The second year after they arrived was probably 536 BC . The delay in rebuilding reflects the time it took to get wood from Lebanon to Jerusalem. • The work force was made up of everyone: This showed the spirit of unity among the returned exiles. Putting the Levites ... in charge ensured that the work was done according to God’s specifications.

b3:10-11►

c2 Chr 5:12-13►

d1 Chr 25:1-7►

fHag 2:3►

‏ Ezra 3:8-13

3:8 ^a In midspring, the dry season was beginning and workers would not have to contend with mud.

• The second year after they arrived was probably 536 BC. The delay in rebuilding reflects the time it took to get wood from Lebanon to Jerusalem.

• The work force was made up of everyone: This showed the spirit of unity among the returned exiles. Putting the Levites ... in charge ensured that the work was done according to God’s specifications.
Summary for Ezra 3:10-11: 3:10-11 ^b The music at this dedication ceremony sounded similar to the singing when Solomon first brought the Ark into the Temple (2 Chr 5:12-13 ^c). Both events caused the worshipers to givesing praise and thanks ... to the Lord for his faithful covenant love and goodness.

• as King David had prescribed: See 1 Chr 25:1-7 ^d.
3:12 ^e Those who wept aloud either were disappointed that the foundation of the Temple wasn’t as wonderful as the old one had been (cp. Hag 2:3 ^f) or were deeply moved with joy at seeing the Temple of the Lord restored.