Which two prophets were instrumental in encouraging the Jews to resume building the Temple after the work had stopped?
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Correct answer: Haggai and Zechariah
Haggai and Zechariah (son of Iddo) prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem. Their spiritual encouragement gave the leaders the courage to start building again despite the lack of a new official decree at that moment.
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