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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dedication of the Temple
Ezra 6
The dedication of the temple and the celebration of the feast of Tabernacles.
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Ezra's Journey to Jerusalem
Ezra 7
Ezra's journey to Jerusalem and his arrival in the city.
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Ezra's Assembly
Ezra 8
Ezra assembles the exiles to hear the law and to worship.
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Intermarriage with Foreigners
Ezra 9
The problem of intermarriage with foreigners and Ezra's response.
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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.
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