Bible Explorer · Event · 537 BC

Jeshua and Zerubbabel rebuild the altar in Jerusalem

In the seventh month of the first year of the return from Babylon, high priest Jeshua son of Jozadak and governor Zerubbabel rebuilt the altar of the God of Israel and restored daily burnt offerings despite fear of surrounding peoples.

Chronology and Dating

Date: 537 BC · Note: The autumn of the first year following Cyrus’ return decree.

Scripture References

Ezra 3:1-6

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