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Where was the search made to find records about the rebuilding of Jerusalem?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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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