And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the LORD.
After that, they offered the regular daily burnt offerings, as well as offerings for the new moon celebrations and all the appointed festivals that the LORD had set apart as holy. They also offered sacrifices from anyone who wanted to give a voluntary offering to the LORD.
The writer is describing how the returned Jewish exiles faithfully resumed all their regular worship practices and holy celebrations, including both required offerings and voluntary gifts to God.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place around 538-537 BC when the Jewish exiles had returned from Babylon to Jerusalem and were rebuilding their temple and worship practices. They had just rebuilt the altar and were systematically restoring all the religious observances that had been interrupted during their 70-year exile. This verse shows their commitment to fully restore their covenant relationship with God according to the Law of Moses.
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