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But many of the priests and Levites and heads of fathers` [houses], the old men who had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:
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Two Generations, Two Reactions
Commentators explain that the scene's mixed emotions stemmed from different life experiences. The younger generation, who had never seen the first temple, rejoiced at this new beginning. The older generation, who remembered the grandeur of Solomon's temple, wept because this new foundation seemed so much less impressive in comparison.
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Ezra
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wept ... shouted ... for joy - Compare the marginal reference and (Zechariah 4:10). It is implied that the dimensions o…
19th Century
Anglican
But many of the priests and Levites ... wept with a loud voice. —This most affecting scene requires the comment of Haggai 2:0 and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But many of the priests and Levites, and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men
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There was a remarkable mixture of emotions when the foundation of the temple was laid. Those who only knew the misery of having no temple at all pr…
