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Festivals in early autumn (literally in the seventh month) included the Feast of Trumpets (see Leviticus 23:23–25), the Day of Atonement (see Leviticus 16), and the Feast of Tabernacles (see Leviticus 23:34–36).
After resettling in various towns in Judah, the community focused on restoring the worship of God in Jerusalem. They quickly rebuilt the altar and began regular sacrifices in time to celebrate the Jewish festivals (Ezra 3:4). Then, they started the more challenging task of rebuilding the temple itself (Ezra 3:8). Soon, they faced opposition from local foreigners (Ezra 4:1–5).
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Assumption of Moses Book of Ezra First Book of Esdras Postexilic Period Temple
Topics
Altar in Solomon's Temple in Second Temple Captivity: Jews Return From Ethanim: Altar Restored In, After the Captivity Joshua: Also Called Jeshua: Assists Zerubbabel in Restoring the Temple Month: Ethanim (October): Altar Rebuilt and offerings Renewed In Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Restore the Altar, and offer Sacrifices Prophecies Concerning Israel: Captivity of Temple Rebuilt and Dedicated the Second Temple: Divine Worship Commenced Before the Foundation Was Laid