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Who Allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple?
The Persian King Cyrus the Great allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple. After conquering Babylon in 539 BCE, he issued a decree permitting exiled Jews to return to their homeland and restore their religious practices. This event is documented in the biblical books of Ezra and Isaiah, highlighting Cyrus's role in facilitating the Jewish return and the rebuilding of the Second Temple.
Who upheld the decree by Darius that let the Jews rebuild their temple?
it was upheld by cyrus
What role did king Cyrus of Persia play in the history of the Israelites?
King Cyrus of Persia played a pivotal role in the history of the Israelites by issuing the Edict of Cyrus around 538 BCE, which allowed the Jewish people to return to their homeland after the Babylonian Exile. This act not only facilitated the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple but also marked a significant shift in the relationship between the Israelites and foreign powers. Cyrus is often viewed favorably in Jewish history, as his policies promoted religious tolerance and freedom. His reign thus contributed to the restoration of Jewish identity and community in Judea.
Why did the Persians chose to destroy the acropolis instead of any other building?
The Persians burnt down Athens including the foundations of the new Acropolis being constructed as payback for Marathon after Persia tried to invade Greece to gain more territory and was defeated. The Athenians had previously helped the Ionian Greeks of the Greek city of Sardis, revolt against the tyrannical satrap of Persia and Persian subjugation in which the Persian temple of Cybele was burnt down. The Ionian revolt delayed Persia's attack on Greece and fuelled Persia's lust for more and more land. Xerxes then used the revolt as a pretext to invade mainland Greece. _____________ There was a group of hold-outs defending it and there was also payback - the Athenians had earlier been involved in the looting of the Persian provincial capital of Sardis in Asia Minor, where they destroyed the statues of the gods. But they wanted the city as quarters for their army.
Why was the temple of Hephaestus built?
The temple of Hephaestus was built for Hephaestus and in in honor of him.
Who oversaw the rebuilding of the temple?
The rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem was overseen by Zerubbabel, a governor of the Persian province of Yehud, and the high priest Joshua. They were appointed by King Cyrus of Persia to lead the Jewish community in rebuilding the temple after the Babylonian exile.
Who let Jews rebuild their temple?
The tradition is that it was Cyrus the Great, king of Persia. Additionally: King Cyrus of Persia made a decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple. The construction of the Temple continued under King Darius and was completed in 516 BCE. (Ezra 6:15).
Who led the building of 2nd temple?
The building of the Second Temple in Jerusalem was led by Zerubbabel, a governor of the Persian province of Yehud, and the high priest Joshua. They oversaw the construction following the decree by King Cyrus of Persia to rebuild the Temple.
Is there rebuilding of the temple of Solomon?
Yes
When was the order to rebuild the Temple given?
If you're asking about the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, according to our tradition there were two decrees. The first, by King Cyrus of Persia, was an invitation (a permission), not an order; and it was given in 370 BCE. The second decree was by the prophet Haggai, in the year 352 BCE.
Who finally made the decree that said the Jews could build their temple without any opposition?
King Cyrus of Persia issued the decree that the Jews may build their Second Temple (2 Chronicles 36:23). However, this decree soon saw opposition (Ezra ch.4) by the enemies of the Jews. It was set in final motion by Darius (Ezra ch.6) the king, a couple of decades after Cyrus's original permission had been granted.
Which Bible book that records rebuilding of the temple?
It is the book of Ezra.
When did the Jewish revolt fails and the Romans forbid Jews to live in Jerusalem?
That was the Bar Kokhba revolt (132-136). The Jews revolted against the emperor Hadrian renaming Jerusalem with the Roman name of Aelia Capitolina rebuilding Jerusalem as a Roman town, building a Roman temple in the place of the destroyed Second Temple and forbidding circumcision. When they were defeated Hadrian persecuted Judaism and renamed Judea Syria Palaestina (after the Philistines) to erase the memory of Judea, as well forbidding the Jews from entering Jerusalem.
Where in the bible does it tell about Herod rebuilding the Jewish temple in Jerusalem?
Nowhere that I know of.
Who upheld the decree by Darius that let the Jews rebuild their temple?
it was upheld by cyrus
What year did Nebuchadnezzar invaded Jerusalem for the first time?
The Babaylonian captivity.
How long did it take the priest to sanctify the temple under hezekiah's decree?
8 days
