Ezra
The return from Babylonian exile and rebuilding of the temple
Chapters
Chapter 1
God's SovereigntyCyrus's Decree
King Cyrus allows the Jews to return and rebuild the temple
Key Verses: Ezra 1:1, Ezra 1:2, Ezra 1:3
Chapter 2
ReturnList of Returned Exiles
Census of those who returned from Babylonian exile
Key Verses: Ezra 2:1, Ezra 2:2, Ezra 2:64
Chapter 3
AltarRebuilding the Altar
The returned exiles rebuild the altar and celebrate festivals
Key Verses: Ezra 3:2, Ezra 3:3, Ezra 3:11
Chapter 4
OppositionOpposition to Rebuilding
Enemies oppose the rebuilding of the temple
Key Verses: Ezra 4:1, Ezra 4:3, Ezra 4:24
Chapter 5
ProphetsWork Resumes on the Temple
Work on the temple resumes with prophetic encouragement
Key Verses: Ezra 5:1, Ezra 5:2, Ezra 5:5
Chapter 6
CompletionTemple Completion
The temple is completed and dedicated with great joy
Key Verses: Ezra 6:14, Ezra 6:16, Ezra 6:22
Chapter 7
TeachingEzra's Mission
Ezra comes to Jerusalem to teach the Law
Key Verses: Ezra 7:6, Ezra 7:10, Ezra 7:25
Chapter 8
FastEzra's Journey to Jerusalem
Ezra leads a group of exiles back to Jerusalem
Key Verses: Ezra 8:21, Ezra 8:22, Ezra 8:31
Chapter 9
ConfessionEzra's Prayer of Confession
Ezra confesses the people's sin of intermarriage
Key Verses: Ezra 9:6, Ezra 9:8, Ezra 9:15
Chapter 10
RepentanceThe People's Response
The people agree to put away their foreign wives
Key Verses: Ezra 10:1, Ezra 10:2, Ezra 10:44
About Ezra
The return from Babylonian exile and rebuilding of the temple
Testament
Old Testament
Author
Ezra