Judah was sent into Babylonian captivity as punishment, but eventually God directed Cyrus, the Persian King, to allow the Jews in exile to return to Jerusalem. A group of them returned with joy and enthusiasm, put God in first place in their lives, worshipped Him, and began to rebuild the Temple. They got no help from the local people living in Palestine. Their faith and efforts in the building project was met with opposition from both the locals and the Persian Government.
Impressions: Coming back to your home town after years away, the natural inclination is to establish your own home and put down roots. These people put God's work first. It is a testament to their faith and the assurance that living for God was now the way to go.
Readability: 3 stars
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