Julie
As they are building the house of God they are singing praises to him. "For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever..." However, in the midst of their building the king makes them stop and will not allow the Jews to continue. If I understood correctly it's because the Jews wouldn't let them help in building the house of God.
While we know he is merciful, God is to be feared.
Michelle
There is a part in chapter 3 that gave me pause. It says that when the foundation was laid the people shouted for joy, but the elders wept aloud. It doesn't discern whether it was joyful weeping or sadness. Not sure why this stood out. When the people refused help from their enemies to rebuild the temple they went to the king to get them to stop, telling the king that the city will be rebellious if it is restored. It seems like a childish move and I am not sure how it will benefit them exactly.
I think you said that perfectly. The last line stands out to me; He is feared by the kings of the earth. This makes me think that even those who don't believe, fear God and what God does thru his people.
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