The builders had laid the foundation. Then the
trumpets were blown, and the sons of Asaph struck their cymbals. Songs of
praise ascended on high, and they gave thanks unto the Lord.
The ceremony was over. The concourse was dismissed, under the benediction
of the priests, and the masses moved homeward in all directions.
Two chariots of magnificent appearance, drawn by beautiful steeds, were
seen leaving the ground. They drew much attention from the crowd, as they
leisurely drove through the winding streets of Jerusalem. At last the
chariots halted in front of a mansion, which had the appearance of having
of late undergone a thorough repair. From one of these chariots alighted
several venerable men, their hair whitened with age. Their whole bearing
gave the beholder to understand that they were persons of distinction.
From the other chariot alighted, first a man of middle age, next a woman
somewhat younger, then an aged man and woman, the latter alighting with
great elasticity of step.
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