Ezra 5:2

2 Then rose up Zorobabel the of Salathiel, and Jesus the son of Josedec, and began to build the house of God that was in Jerusalem: and with them the prophets of God assisting them.

Ezra 5:2 Meaning and Commentary

Ezra 5:26

And it shall be forgiven all the congregation of the children
of Israel
Which is repeated for the certainty of it, and for the sake of what follows:

and the stranger that sojourneth among them;
the proselyte of righteousness; so the blessing of pardon, through the propitiatory sacrifice of Christ, comes upon believing Gentiles as well as Jews, ( Romans 4:9 ) ( 1 John 2:2 ) ;

seeing all the people [were] in ignorance;
both the congregation of Israel and the stranger; (See Gill on Numbers 15:25).

Ezra 5:2 In-Context

1 And Aggaeus the prophet, and Zacharias the of Addo, prophesied a prophesy to the Jews in Juda and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, to them.

2 Then rose up Zorobabel the of Salathiel, and Jesus the son of Josedec, and began to build the house of God that was in Jerusalem: and with them the prophets of God assisting them.

3 At the same time came there upon them Thanthanai, the governor on this side the river, and Satharbuzanai, and their fellow-servants, and spoke thus to them, Who has ordained a decree for you to build this house, and to this preparation?

4 Then they spoke thus to them, What are the names of the men that build this city?

5 But the eyes of God were upon the captivity of Juda, and they did not cause them to cease till the decree was brought to Darius; and then was sent by the tribute-gatherer concerning this