- Zerubbabel’s Temple Identity and Timing:
- Known as Israel’s second Temple.
- Constructed after the return from Babylonian captivity, 16 years after the Jews returned home.
- Zerubbabel’s Temple Construction Timeline:
- Foundation laid in 536 B.C.
- Discontinued in 534 B.C.
- Resumed in 520 B.C.
- Completed in 516 B.C.
- Dedicated on March 12, 515 B.C.
- Zerubbabel’s Temple Longevity:
- Stood for an impressive 500 years.
- Zerubbabel’s Temple Size Comparison:
- Exceeded the dimensions of Solomon’s Temple but lacked its magnificence and splendor.
- Zerubbabel’s Temple Ark of the Covenant:
- Did not house the Ark of the Covenant.
- Zerubbabel’s Temple Persian Influence:
- Darius, the Persian ruler, authorized the completion of the temple.
- Approved the use of the royal treasury for construction.
- Zerubbabel’s Temple Post-Construction Period:
- The work of restoring Jerusalem continued for about 70 years after the temple’s completion.
- Zerubbabel’s Temple Prophetic Encouragement:
- Prophets Haggai and Zechariah played crucial roles in encouraging Temple construction.
- Areas Around Herod’s Temple:
- Wailing Wall, Fortress of Antonia, The Temple, Solomon’s Porch, Mount of Olives, The Pinnacle of the Temple.
- Herod’s Temple Facts During the Time of Christ:
- 3rd of Israel’s 3 temples, constructed of marble and gold.
- Stood for 90 years before being destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D.
- The Fortress of Antonia located on the northwest corner of the temple area.
- The temple of the New Testament, seen and cleansed by Jesus and the apostles.
- Lack of the Ark of the Covenant and significant events during Jesus’ crucifixion.
- The Sanhedrin Court met in one area of the overall temple complex.
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