10
Chapters
280
Verses
Ezra
Author
450-400 BC
Date Written
Ezra records the return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple, followed by Ezra's ministry of spiritual restoration.
To show God's faithfulness in restoring His people and the importance of covenant obedience.
Covers the period from the decree of Cyrus (538 BC) to Ezra's reforms (458 BC).
Hebrew
עזרא
Etzra
“Helper”
Greek
Ἔσδρας Αʹ
1 Esdras
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Zerubbabel rebuilds temple
Ezra's reforms
“Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD.”
“O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face.”
“Let him go up to Jerusalem, and build the house of the LORD.”
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