The Book of Ezra

Cyrus, King of Persia, under God's providential hand, issues a decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Je...

A detailed list of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem, highlighting the composition of the returning community.

The altar is rebuilt, sacrifices are offered, and the foundation of the Temple is laid, amidst mixed emotions of joy ...

Opposition to the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem arises, leading to a halt in construction through political m...

Haggai and Zechariah prophesy, encouraging the Jews to resume building the temple; Tattenai investigates and appeals ...

Darius confirms Cyrus's decree, orders the temple to be rebuilt, and commands the local officials to provide res...

Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, is sent by Artaxerxes with a letter and resources to promote the worship ...

Ezra leads a second group of exiles back to Jerusalem, relying on God's protection and provision rather than mil...

Ezra learns of the Israelites' intermarriage with foreign women and their assimilation into idolatrous practices...

The people respond to Ezra's prayer with repentance and commit to separating from their foreign wives, leading t...