Jehovah promised a restoration of true worship at the temple in Jerusalem. But after the exiles returned from Babylon, there were numerous obstacles, including a royal decree to halt construction. Many feared that the work would never be completed.

1. c. 537 B.C.E.

   Cyrus decreed that the temple be rebuilt

2. 3:3

   Seventh month

   Altar set up; sacrifices offered

3. 3:10, 11

   536 B.C.E.

   Foundation laid

4. 4:23, 24

   522 B.C.E.

   King Artaxerxes stopped construction

5. 5:1, 2

   520 B.C.E.

   Zechariah and Haggai encouraged the people to resume construction

6. 6:15

   515 B.C.E.

   Temple completed