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Where was the search made to find records about the rebuilding of Jerusalem?
in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon
Who issued a decree to search the archives where the treasures of Babylon were stored?
King Darius
What did they find in the palace, in Achmetha in the province of Media?
a scroll with a record written in it
In what city did they find a scroll that had the record of the decree by Cyrus to rebuild the temple at Jerusalem?
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In what province was the city of Achmetha?
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Where in the city of Achmetha did they find the scroll concerning the decree by Cyrus?
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When was this original decree concerning the house of Jerusalem issued?
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Which king's decree had they found at Achmetha concerning the house of God at Jerusalem?
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What did King Cyrus say was to be done in the house that would be rebuilt in Jerusalem?
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In addition to rebuilding the temple, what did King Cyrus say should be laid firmly?
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Name the dimensions that Cyrus authorized for the temple in Jerusalem.
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Cyrus said there should be how many rows of heavy stones in the temple reconstruction?
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Cyrus said there should be how many rows of new timber in the temple reconstruction?
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From what source did Cyrus say the expenses for building the Temple would be paid?
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What had Cyrus declared should be taken back to the temple which is in Jerusalem?
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What did Cyrus say should be done with the gold and silver articles that Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple in Jerusalem?
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Where did Cyrus say all the articles of silver and gold were supposed to go once they got back to Jerusalem?
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To whom was Darius writing, along with Shethar-Boznai, and his companions the Persians beyond the River?
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Who was the governor of the region beyond the River at the time of Darius?
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To whom was Darius writing, along with Tattenai and his companions?
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What did Darius tell Tattenai, Shethar-Boznai and their companions to do concerning the Jews who were rebuilding the temple?
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To whom did Darius say to stay far away from the building project in Jerusalem?
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What did Darius say Tattenai, governor of the regions beyond the River, and Shethar-Boznai should do, regarding the temple of God?
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Darius told Tattenai that somebody else, in addition to the elders of the Jews, could build the house of God, along with the elders of the Jews. Who was he?
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Darius told Tattenai that some people could build the house of God, along with the governor of the Jews. Who were they?
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Study Notes
Decree and Records
- King Darius ordered a search for records regarding the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the archives of Babylon.
- The search resulted in finding a scroll in Achmetha, located in the province of Media.
Discovery of the Scroll
- The scroll contained a record issued by King Cyrus in his first year of reign about rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.
- Cyrus's decree included instructions for the offering of sacrifices in the newly built temple.
Temple Specifications
- The temple was authorized to be 60 cubits in height and width.
- Cyrus specified three rows of heavy stones and one row of new timber for the temple's construction.
- Funding for the temple was to come from the king's treasury.
Restoration of Articles
- Cyrus directed that gold and silver articles taken by Nebuchadnezzar be returned to the temple in Jerusalem.
- Upon their return, all articles were to be deposited in their respective places within the house of God.
Darius's Instructions to Officials
- Darius wrote to Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shethar-Boznai, instructing them to stay away from the building project in Jerusalem.
- He affirmed the Jews, along with their governor, had the right to rebuild the temple without interference.
Preservation of the Temple Work
- Darius reinforced that the temple construction should continue unhindered and under the supervision of the Jewish elders and governor.
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