In Ezra 5:14, Sheshbazzar is identified as the governor who received temple vessels from Cyrus, establishing his authority to lay the foundation.

In Ezra 5:2, Zerubbabel and Jeshua begin building the temple, showing continuity from Sheshbazzar's foundation.

In Ezra 6:15, the temple is finished, directly concluding the building project begun with the foundation in 5:16.

In Ezra 1:8, Sheshbazzar is named as the prince who receives temple vessels from Cyrus, linking to his role in laying the foundation.

In Ezra 3:10, the foundation is laid under Zerubbabel with ceremony, while 5:16 credits Sheshbazzar—a different account of the same event.

In Ezra 3:8, Zerubbabel and Jeshua organize the work, resuming after Sheshbazzar's initial foundation.

In Haggai 2:18, the date of the temple's foundation is referenced, providing a chronological marker for the foundation in 5:16.

In Zechariah 4:9, Zerubbabel is credited with laying the temple's foundation, contrasting with Sheshbazzar in 5:16—possibly the same person.

In Haggai 1:12-14, the people resume temple work after prophetic encouragement, aligning with the ongoing construction in 5:16.