3. In Ezra 3:1, what might be the meaning of the phrase gathered as one man ?
4. Read the following Scriptures. What was the function of the altar?
And there he (Abram) built an altar . . . and called upon the name of the L ord . — Genesis 12:8
An altar of earth you shall make for me and sacrifice on it your burnt of- ferings and your peace offerings, your sheep and your oxen. In every place where I cause my name to be remembered I will come to you and bless you. — Exodus 20:24 Now this is what you shall offer on the altar: two lambs a year old day by day regularly. One lamb you shall offer in the morning, and the other lamb you shall offer at twilight. . . . It shall be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the entrance of the tent of meeting before the L ord , where I will meet with you, to speak to you there. — Exodus 29:38–39 and 42 Then Moses said to Aaron, “Draw near to the altar and offer your sin offer- ing and your burnt offering and make atonement for yourself and for the people, and bring the offering of the people and make atonement for them, as the L ord has commanded.” — Leviticus 9:7
5. What does the rebuilding of the altar before building the temple foundation tell you about the Israelites’ priorities?
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