Question
What is the correct sequence of events in the Jews' return to their homeland?
Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return; the Jews face opposition; a majority returns; the altar is built; Haggai encourages the returned exiles; and the temple is dedicated Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return; a majority returns; the altar is built; the Jews face opposition; Haggai encourages the returned exiles; and the temple is dedicated, Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return; Haggai encourages the returned exiles; a minority returns; opposition occurs; the temple is dedicated; and the altar is built.
Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return; a minority returns; the altar is built; opposition occurs; Haggai encourages the returned exiles; and the temple is dedicated.
Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return; the Jews face opposition; a majority returns; the altar is built; Haggai encourages the returned exiles; and the temple is dedicated Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return; a majority returns; the altar is built; the Jews face opposition; Haggai encourages the returned exiles; and the temple is dedicated, Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return; Haggai encourages the returned exiles; a minority returns; opposition occurs; the temple is dedicated; and the altar is built.
Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return; a minority returns; the altar is built; opposition occurs; Haggai encourages the returned exiles; and the temple is dedicated.
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The correct sequence of events in the Jews' return to their homeland, following the Babylonian Exile, is as follows:
1. **Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return**: In 538 BCE, Cyrus the Great of Persia issued a decree allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple.
2. **A majority returns**: Many Jews chose to return to their homeland, although some remained in Babylonian territory.
3. **The altar is built**: Upon returning, the first order of business for the Jewish exiles was to rebuild the altar to offer sacrifices.
4. **The Jews face opposition**: As they began to rebuild the Temple, they encountered opposition from local peoples and political issues.
5. **Haggai encourages the returned exiles**: The prophet Haggai encouraged the people to continue their efforts to rebuild the Temple despite the opposition and discouragement.
6. **The Temple is dedicated**: Eventually, the Temple was completed and dedicated, becoming the center of worship for the returning community.
So, the correct sequence is:
**Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return; a majority returns; the altar is built; the Jews face opposition; Haggai encourages the returned exiles; and the temple is dedicated.**
1. **Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return**: In 538 BCE, Cyrus the Great of Persia issued a decree allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple.
2. **A majority returns**: Many Jews chose to return to their homeland, although some remained in Babylonian territory.
3. **The altar is built**: Upon returning, the first order of business for the Jewish exiles was to rebuild the altar to offer sacrifices.
4. **The Jews face opposition**: As they began to rebuild the Temple, they encountered opposition from local peoples and political issues.
5. **Haggai encourages the returned exiles**: The prophet Haggai encouraged the people to continue their efforts to rebuild the Temple despite the opposition and discouragement.
6. **The Temple is dedicated**: Eventually, the Temple was completed and dedicated, becoming the center of worship for the returning community.
So, the correct sequence is:
**Cyrus decrees that the Jews may return; a majority returns; the altar is built; the Jews face opposition; Haggai encourages the returned exiles; and the temple is dedicated.**