RobH_en_tn/ezr/03/12.md

first house

This refers to the first temple that Solomon built, the house of God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

before their eyes

The people are represented by their "eyes" to emphasize what they saw. Alternate translation: "in their sight" or "and they saw it" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

wept loudly

This refers to emotional expression of sorrow involving tears and vocal sounds.