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the people

That is, the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob, who were now called the Jews.

the wall

This wall was very thick (2.5 meters) and was built to protect the city from attackers.

once again

In some languages this might need to be translated as: “now” or “as their ancestors had done” or “just as before the Exile.”

worshiping at the Temple

They worshiped Yahweh, the One True God, at the Temple they rebuilt.

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These references may be slightly different in some Bible translations.