3:1:1-6
The people first got settled in their towns, then they assembled in Jerusalem. Joshua and Zerubbabel began to build the altar of God. Sacrifices would be offered here in accordance with the Law of Moses. They lived in fear of the surrounding people, but continued to offer the sacrifices. Then they celebrated the festival of Tabernacles. Everything was done in accordance with the Law of Moses. We can perhaps appreciate why, in Jesus’ time, so much importance was attached to the Law of Moses. The temple had not been rebuilt at this stage, indeed work had not even started on it.
3:7-13
After the sacrifices had been put in order, work began on rebuilding the temple. Money was given to the masons and carpenters. Levites were appointed to manage the work. Praise was given to the Lord. All the people gave a great shout when the foundation stone was laid. There were some who remembered the original temple, and the situation was particularly emotional for them, and they wept aloud. There was a lot of noise.
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