During the reign of which king did the building of the Temple come to a complete halt due to a letter of accusation?
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Correct answer: Artaxerxes
Ezra 4 records a letter sent to Artaxerxes claiming the Jews were rebuilding a 'rebellious and evil city.' The king ordered the work to stop, and it remained suspended until the second year of King Darius.
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