Ezra 3:3
And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the Lord, even burnt offerings morning and evening.
Cross-reference
Ezra 4:11–16
Historical context
Ezra 4:11-16 records the accusation letter that explains why the builders were afraid of surrounding peoples.
Ezra 4:4
Historical context
Ezra 4:4 records the people of the land discouraging the builders—the very fear that prompted setting up the altar in 3:3.
Exodus 29:38–42
Citation
In Exodus 29:38-42, the daily burnt offering is commanded; here the exiles reinstitute that precise practice.
Numbers 28:2–8
Citation
Numbers 28:2-8 also prescribes the daily burnt offering; the exiles are following that same Mosaic law.
1 Chronicles 16:40
Parallel
1 Chronicles 16:40 describes David's priests offering morning and evening burnt offerings—the same pattern the exiles restore.
Isaiah 27:9
Contrast
Isaiah 27:9 speaks of altars being destroyed as a sign of atonement; here altars are rebuilt for proper worship—a restoration contrast.