Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.
Then this same Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundation of God's house in Jerusalem. From that time until now, the temple has been under construction, but it still isn't finished.
This verse explains that Sheshbazzar started rebuilding God's temple in Jerusalem, but the construction project has been dragging on for years without completion.
📚 Historical Context
This statement was made by Persian officials to King Darius around 520 BC, about 16-18 years after the Jewish exiles first returned from Babylon. Sheshbazzar was the Persian-appointed governor who led the first group of returning Jews and began the temple reconstruction, but the work had stalled due to local opposition and discouragement among the people.
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