Leader of the Captives
538- 516BC
Bible Reference: Ezra 1:1-10:44, Nehemiah 7:5, 12:47, Haggai 1:2-4, Matthew 1:12, Luke 3:27
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- Zerubbabel was recognized as the prince of Judah while living in Babylon as a captive.
- He led the first return to Jerusalem accompanied by Jeshua the high priest after being in captivity.
- He restored the altar in the temple and began rebuilding the temple in 536 BC.
- His work on rebuilding the temple was hindered by their neighbors and their own selfish greed for sixteen years.
- He was moved by the encouragement of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah, and he gave his best effort into the work.
- The temple was completely rebuilt in 516 BC.
- He appeared as a direct descendant of Jesus Christ in Matthew and Luke’s genealogies.
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