From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid.
Starting on the first day of the seventh month, they began offering burnt sacrifices to the LORD. But the foundation of the LORD's temple had not been built yet.
The writer is showing that the returned exiles prioritized worshiping God through sacrifices even before they had rebuilt the temple building itself.
📚 Historical Context
After the Babylonian exile, the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem under Persian rule and began reestablishing their religious practices as part of rebuilding their community. On the first day of the seventh month, which was a significant time for Jewish feasts, they started offering burnt offerings to the Lord, demonstrating their priority on worship even before the temple's foundation was laid. This act reflected their dependence on God for restoration amid the challenges of returning from captivity.
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