Ezra

Describes the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

Chapter 3

KJV - Ezra 3:12

But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:

But lots of old priests, Levites, and important leaders who saw the first temple being built cried loudly when they saw the foundation of the new temple. Many of them also cheered happily.

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