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
In the Book of Ezra, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were in the process of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem under Zerubbabel's leadership. This verse highlights the restoration of regular worship practices, including daily burnt offerings, monthly new moon observances, annual feasts, and voluntary gifts, as a way to renew their covenant with God after years of displacement. These rituals were essential for reestablishing their spiritual and communal identity in a time of rebuilding and vulnerability.
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