45
They decided it was best to tear it down so that it wouldn't be a lasting shameful reminder to them that the Gentiles had defiled it. So they tore down the altar.
46
They stored the stones in a convenient place on the temple mount until a prophet should arise who could say what to do with them.
47
They then took unfinished stones, in keeping with the Law, and built a new altar like the former one.
48
They also restored the sanctuary and the temple interior, and dedicated the courtyards.
49
They fashioned new holy equipment and brought the lampstand, the incense altar, and the table into the temple.