Ezra 3 - 5

The people return from exile and begin the work of rebuilding the temple.  Those who remembered the former glory and beauty of Solomon's temple wept at the obvious lack of opulence found in this new structure.  Resistance was encountered, as those around the returned nation tried to discourage the building efforts.  Letters were sent to the king charging the returnees with insubordination.  The king's response was terse - those in the land were building at his command.  The building project resumed and progress continued to be made.