Ezra 6:15
“This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.”
What does Ezra 6:15 mean?
The Jewish people had finally completed rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem after returning from exile in Babylon, and this verse marks that crucial moment with specific dates so we know it really happened. The Temple's completion in the sixth year of King Darius' reign (around 515 BCE) meant the community could fully restore their worship and spiritual life after decades of displacement. This wasn't just a building project, it was a sign that God hadn't abandoned them even through captivity, and that they could begin again. For anyone who's felt broken or lost, this quiet historical record carries real hope: restoration is possible, and sometimes the most important victories come after the longest waits.