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Background of the Book Theme Ezra and Nehemiah give the historical accounts of the return of the Jews from Babylonian captivity. Ezra records the events relating to the first two groups, and discusses especially the rebuilding of the temple. Author The inspired author is generally believed to be Ezra. Horne says: It is evident that the author ...
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These books describe how God brought about a revival of His people, which involved (1) returning to the land, (2) re-building the temple, and (3) repenting of sins. This study will present lessons we can learn from the Book of Ezra. Let us first consider some introductory information about the book.
Jan 4, 2022 · Purpose of Writing: The Book of Ezra is devoted to events occurring in the land of Israel at the time of the return from the Babylonian captivity and subsequent years, covering a period of approximately one century, beginning in 538 B.C. The emphasis in Ezra is on the rebuilding of the Temple.
- Cyrus’s Decree and Return of the Exiles. King Cyrus of Persia, as prophesied, makes a proclamation that the Lord has appointed him to build a Temple in Jerusalem.
- The List of Returning Exiles. This chapter lists the exiles who return to Judah, grouped by family and region. It also includes the number of men from each group and mentions priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants.
- Rebuilding the Altar and Laying the Temple Foundation. The returning exiles build an altar to present offerings to God, even before the Temple foundation is laid.
- Opposition to the Rebuilding. As the exiles begin rebuilding the Temple, adversaries offer to help but are refused. In response, they discourage the people of Judah and try to hinder the construction.
1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in their cities, the people assembled themselves as one man unto Jerusalem. 2 Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the Priests, and
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The Book of Ezra: Ezra: Table of Contents Chapter 1 1 NOW IN the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of HaShem by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, HaShem stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying:
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Ezra 1. The Proclamation of Cyrus. ( 2 Chronicles 36:22–23; Isaiah 45:1–25) 1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: 2 “This is what Cyrus king ...
