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Then the same Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundations of God’s house which is in Jerusalem. Since that time even until now it has been being built, and yet it is not completed.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 16. In building, being pretty far advanced, though for some time past it had been at a stand. Bible.—It is not probable that Zorobabel said this, but the author of the letter added it, as he supposed the Jews continued to do some little. Calmet.—He desired to favour their cause, yet so as not to irritate the Samaritans. Menochius.
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