The temple was finished in the month of Bul, the eighth month of the year. This was during the eleventh year that Solomon ruled over the people. It took seven years to build the temple. The temple was built exactly the way it was planned.
So Sheshbazzar came and built the foundations of God’s temple in Jerusalem. From that day until now the work has continued. But it is not yet finished.
Some of the followers were talking about the temple. {\cf2\super [331]} They said, “This is a beautiful temple, built with the best stones. Look at the many good gifts that have been offered to God!”