Ezra
The return from Babylonian exile and rebuilding of the temple
All Chapters
10 chapters with summaries and key verses
Cyrus's Decree
King Cyrus allows the Jews to return and rebuild the temple
Key verses: Ezra 1:1, Ezra 1:2 +1
List of Returned Exiles
Census of those who returned from Babylonian exile
Key verses: Ezra 2:1, Ezra 2:2 +1
Rebuilding the Altar
The returned exiles rebuild the altar and celebrate festivals
Key verses: Ezra 3:2, Ezra 3:3 +1
Opposition to Rebuilding
Enemies oppose the rebuilding of the temple
Key verses: Ezra 4:1, Ezra 4:3 +1
Work Resumes on the Temple
Work on the temple resumes with prophetic encouragement
Key verses: Ezra 5:1, Ezra 5:2 +1
Temple Completion
The temple is completed and dedicated with great joy
Key verses: Ezra 6:14, Ezra 6:16 +1
Ezra's Mission
Ezra comes to Jerusalem to teach the Law
Key verses: Ezra 7:6, Ezra 7:10 +1
Ezra's Journey to Jerusalem
Ezra leads a group of exiles back to Jerusalem
Key verses: Ezra 8:21, Ezra 8:22 +1
Ezra's Prayer of Confession
Ezra confesses the people's sin of intermarriage
Key verses: Ezra 9:6, Ezra 9:8 +1
The People's Response
The people agree to put away their foreign wives
Key verses: Ezra 10:1, Ezra 10:2 +1