Temple reconstruction is halted by enemies who lived around Jerusalem.

• What principles can you gain from verse 3 about who believers should and shouldn’t work with in spiritual endeavors?
• What did Rehum and Shimshai say was their reason for notifying Artaxerxes of the Jews rebuilding of the temple? Do you think that really was their motivation? Why?
• What are some principles/lessons to learn about when we experience opposition while doing God’s work?