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Return of the Jews from Babylon under Cyrus
The article recounts the 536 B C return led by Cyrus the Persian, the rebuilding hopes for the Jerusalem temple, and the 14 year delay caused by Samaritans. It notes Haggai’s call to action, the temple’s completion under Darius, and the biblical theme of steadfast labor in God’s purpose.
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Owper
Babylon
Jerusalem
Cyrus
Persia
Jeremiah
Daniel
B. C
Ezekiel
Judah
Temple
Ezra
Artaxerxes
Darius