• Ezra 1:2 — Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
• Hag 2:9 — The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.
• Zech 4:9 — The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.

3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

• Evangelical · Evangelical
• Patristic · Patristic
• Reformed · Reformed

4 passages from 3 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

• City of God · 2 passages
• Antiquities of the Jews · 1 passage
• Church History (Historia Ecclesiastica) · 1 passage