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Zerubbabel leads return from Babylon
Ezra 2:2

Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: {Seraiah: also called, Azariah} {Reelaiah: or, Raamiah} {Mispar: or, Mispereth} {Rehum: or, Nehum}

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Zerubbabel

Zerubbabel was a descendant of King David who led the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. As governor of Judah, he oversaw the rebuilding of the temple. God promised that he would complete the work "not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit."

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Journey Timeline

  1. Return from Exile538 BC

    Jerusalem

    Zerubbabel leads the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem.

    EZR 2:1-2

  2. Altar Rebuilt537 BC

    Jerusalem

    Zerubbabel rebuilds the altar and restores sacrifices.

    EZR 3:1-6

  3. Foundation Laid536 BC

    Jerusalem

    The temple foundation is laid with great celebration.

    EZR 3:10-13

  4. Work Stopped536-520 BC

    Jerusalem

    Opposition halts temple construction for 16 years.

    EZR 4:4-5, 24

  5. Temple Completed516 BC

    Jerusalem

    Encouraged by Haggai and Zechariah, Zerubbabel completes the temple.

    EZR 6:14-15

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The second temple founded

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