1
Commissioning of Ezra
Ezra 1
Ezra is commissioned by King Artaxerxes to lead the return of the exiles to Jerusalem and to enforce the law.
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Ezra
Return from Exile
The Book of Ezra is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of the return of the exiled Israelites to the land of Israel after the fall of the Kingdom of Judah to the Babylonians.
The book begins with the decree of the Persian King Cyrus, who allows the Israelites to return to their homeland and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. It includes the story of Ezra, a priest and scribe who is appointed by the Persian authorities to lead the Israelites in the rebuilding of the Temple and the restoration of the law and worship of God.
The book also includes a list of the families and individuals who returned to the land of Israel, as well as a record of the rebuilding of the Temple and the establishment of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. Key figures in the book of Ezra include Ezra, Cyrus, and the Persian officials who supported the rebuilding of the Temple. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the priests and the Levites, who played a role in the rebuilding and restoration of the Temple and the community
Commentary
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The Book of Ezra is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of the return of the exiled Israelites to the land of Israel after the fall of the Kingdom of Judah to the Babylonians.
The book begins with the decree of the Persian King Cyrus, who allows the Israelites to return to their homeland and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. It includes the story of Ezra, a priest and scribe who is appointed by the Persian authorities to lead the Israelites in the rebuilding of the Temple and the restoration of the law and worship of God.
The book also includes a list of the families and individuals who returned to the land of Israel, as well as a record of the rebuilding of the Temple and the establishment of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. Key figures in the book of Ezra include Ezra, Cyrus, and the Persian officials who supported the rebuilding of the Temple. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the priests and the Levites, who played a role in the rebuilding and restoration of the Temple and the community
Biblical figures
Key figures in Ezra
God
Supreme Being
Israel
King
David
Prophet, King of Israel
Moses
Prophet, biblical judge
Judah
Tribal leader
Jerusalem
Capital
Egypt
Pharaoh
Dan
Judge
Levi
Priest
Aaron
High Priest of Israel
Ezra
Cohen
Solomon
Prophet, King of Israel
Ben
Son of Jacob.
Joseph
Prophet, Vizier
Benjamin
Son of Jacob.
C
Canaan
Land of Canaan
Eve
Mother of all humankind
S
Syria
Ruler
Jeremiah
Prophet, Cohen
Manasseh son of Jacob
J
Joab
Commander of David's army
A
Assyria
King of Assyria
H
Hezekiah
King of Judah
A
Ammon
Servant
S
Samaria
King of Israel
Jonathan
Prince
G
Gilead
Judge
J
Joel
Prophet
Daniel
prophet
Shem
Son
R
Ram
Judge
Eleazar
High Priest of Israel
Elijah
Prophet
B
Bethel
priest
M
Mordecai
Prime Minister.
H
Hanan
High Priest
B
Bethlehem
Town.
Z
Zadok
High Priest of Israel
Ishmael
Son of Abraham
S
Shema
Leader
A
Azariah
High Priest
N
Nathan
Prophet
B
Benaiah
Commander of King David's bodyguard
S
Shemaiah
Prophet
H
Hanani
Messenger
M
Merari
Levite
Zechariah
Priest
P
Persia
King
R
Ramah
Prophet.
A
Asaph
Singer
H
Hilkiah
High Priest of Israel
G
Gedaliah
Governor
Z
Zidon
King
E
Elam
Governor
J
Jeshua
High Priest
H
Hananiah
prophet
U
Uriah
High Priest of Israel
J
Johanan
High Priest of Israel
J
Jude
Apostle
U
Uzziah
King of Judah
D
Darius
King
M
Maaseiah
Governor
P
Phinehas
High Priest of Israel
Z
Zerah
Chieftain
C
Cyrus
King
Z
Zeba
Army commander
M
Mattan
High Priest
O
Obadiah
Governor
S
Seraiah
High Priest of Israel
A
Asahel
Commander of the Army
J
Jehiel
Head of the Levites
A
Amram
Father of Moses
A
Athaliah
Queen regnant, King of Judah
A
Amariah
High Priest
M
Mattaniah
High Priest
B
Bani
Overseer
E
Eliezer
Servant
M
Michael
Archangel
G
Gershom
Priest
I
Iddo
Priest
J
Jedaiah
Priest
M
Mahli
Head of a father's house
H
Haggai
Prophet
H
Harim
High Priest
J
Jeiel
Singer
R
Rezin
King
A
Adar
Royal Minister.
A
Adaiah
Priest
Bezaleel
Master Craftsman
Z
Zebadiah
Priest
E
Elioenai
Unknown
I
Ishi
My translation for the positionheld of Ishi is "husband."
K
Kadmiel
Position held: Religious Leader.
N
Nehemiah
Governor, cup-bearer
E
Elnathan
High official
H
Hena
Unknown
A
Ariel
Messenger
D
Delaiah
Yeshsheby.
J
Jahaziel
Prophet
M
Malchijah
Governor
A
Ater
A
Azareel
J
Jeshaiah
S
Shalma
T
Talmon
A
Arah
N
Nekoda
A
Ahava
H
Hadid
J
Jada
J
Jarib
K
Kelita
R
Reaiah
S
Shemariah
T
Tikva
H
Harsha
N
Neziah
P
Padon
T
Tikvah
Z
Zaccai
A
Addan
A
Aziza
J
Jaalah
J
Jahaziah
J
Jeremai
J
Jeziah
J
Jorah
J
Judea
K
Kelaiah
R
Ramiah
V
Vaniah
A
Ahitub
High Priest of Israel
E
Eli
High Priest of Israel, biblical judge
I
Ithamar
J
Jashub
M
Moab
Nebuchadnezzar
King of Babylon
S
Shallum
High Priest of Israel
Zerubbabel
Governor
Chapters
Chapters
2
Return of the Exiles to Jerusalem
Ezra 2
The list of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Ezra.
Read chapter 2
3
Rebuild the Altar and Celebrate the Feast of Passover
Ezra 3
The rebuilding of the altar in Jerusalem and the celebration of the feast of Passover.
Read chapter 3
4
Opposition to the Rebuilding
Ezra 4
Opposition to the rebuilding of the temple by the neighboring peoples, including the writing of a letter to King Artaxerxes.
Read chapter 4
5
The Rebuilding Continues
Ezra 5
The rebuilding of the temple continues under the leadership of Ezra and the support of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah.
Read chapter 5
6
Dedication of the Temple
Ezra 6
The dedication of the temple and the celebration of the feast of Tabernacles.
Read chapter 6
7
Ezra's Journey to Jerusalem
Ezra 7
Ezra's journey to Jerusalem and his arrival in the city.
Read chapter 7
8
Ezra's Assembly
Ezra 8
Ezra assembles the exiles to hear the law and to worship.
Read chapter 8
9
Intermarriage with Foreigners
Ezra 9
The problem of intermarriage with foreigners and Ezra's response.
Read chapter 9
10
Repentance and Renewal
Ezra 10
The repentance and renewal of the exiles, including the removal of foreign wives and the celebration of the feast of the Passover.
Read chapter 10