Ezra 5:8

Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.

Cross-references

Ezra 1:2 records Cyrus' decree authorizing the temple rebuilding now underway in this letter.

Ezra 1:3 continues the decree to rebuild the temple, the same project reported in this letter.

Ezra 6:10 reveals the temple's purpose — sacrifices and prayers for the king — connected to the construction here.

Ezra 7:23 reinforces the command to diligently build God's house, echoing the progress in this letter.

2 Kings 12:12 describes using stones and timber to repair the temple — almost identical activity to Ezra's rebuilding. Strong parallel.

Haggai 1:14 shows God stirring the people to build the temple—same work described as prospering here.