Ezra 3:12

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But many of the older priests, Levites, and family leaders, who could remember seeing the first Temple, began to cry aloud. They cried while the others there shouted for joy.

Cross References

Haggai 2:3

‘How many of you people look at this Temple and try to compare it to the beautiful Temple that was destroyed? What do you think? Does this Temple seem like nothing when you compare it with the first Temple?

Zechariah 4:10

People will not be ashamed of the small beginnings, and they will be very happy when they see Zerubbabel with the plumb line, measuring and checking the finished building. Now the seven sides of the stone you saw represent the eyes of the Lord looking in every direction. They see everything on earth.”

Isaiah 60:22

The smallest family will become a large family group. The smallest tribe will become a powerful nation. When the time is right, I, the Lord, will come quickly. I will make these things happen.”

Isaiah 41:14

People of Israel, descendants of Jacob, you may be weak and worthless, but do not be afraid. I myself will help you.” This is what the Lord himself says. “I am the Holy One of Israel, the one who saves you.

Psalm 126:6

Those who cried as they carried the seeds will be happy when they bring in the crops!

Job 8:7

Then you will have a lot more than you had in the beginning!

Ezra 3:13

The sound could be heard far away. All of them made so much noise that no one could tell the difference between the shouts of joy and the crying.

Jeremiah 50:4

The Lord says, “At that time the people of Israel and the people of Judah will be together. They will cry and cry together, and together, they will go look for the Lord their God.

Psalm 147:1

Praise the Lord because he is good. Sing praises to our God. It is good and pleasant to praise him.