Study unit 12 - 2nd Temple

Question 1

Name the two Minor Prophets responsible for stirring up the remnants to
complete the temple

Answer 1

1. Haggai

2. Zechariah

Question 2

How long after the return was the second temple finished?

Answer 2

23 (538-515)

Question 3

What was the reason for Nehemiah’s return to Jerusalem?

Answer 3

Very negative report from Jerusalem - consequences of decree forbidding any attempt to rebuild

Approaches Artaxerxes - return home + rebuild Jerusalem

Question 4

Which two reformations did Nehemiah bring about on his second return from
Persia?

Answer 4

1. Violation of Sabbath
   Ordered doors/gates of Jerusalem to be shut + not opened until Sabbath is over
   Stationed men at gates - no load brought in
   Levites purify selfs + guard gates to keep holy
2. Intermarriage
   Rebuked + curses
   Beat some men + pulled out hair

Question 5

How many great movements of return were there from Babylonian exile?

Answer 5

3 waves:

1. Zerubbabel - 538
2. Ezra - 458
3. Nehemiah - 445