Ezra Chapter Quizzes
עזרא (Etzra — “Helper”)
Ezra records the return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple, followed by Ezra's ministry of spiritual...
Written by Ezra (c. 450-400 BC). To show God's faithfulness in restoring His people and the importance of covenant obedience.
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About Ezra
The book of Ezra presents one of the Bible’s most significant historical accounts—the return of the Israelites from Babylonian captivity and the subsequent reconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem. After seventy years of exile, exactly as foretold by Jeremiah, God moved the heart of Cyrus, the Persian king, to authorize the Jewish people’s return to their homeland and the rebuilding of the LORD’s sanctuary. This narrative powerfully affirms that God’s promises are unfailing, that His sovereign hand governs even foreign empires, and that His divine plan for His people endures beyond severe judgment.
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| Ch | Title | Key Event | Verses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decree of Cyrus | Cyrus issues decree to rebuild the temple | 11 | Take Quiz |
| 2 | Return of Exiles | List of those returning to Jerusalem | 70 | Take Quiz |
| 3 | Altar and Foundation | Rebuilding altar and laying temple foundation | 13 | Take Quiz |
| 4 | Opposition to Rebuilding | Enemies oppose and halt temple construction | 24 | Take Quiz |
| 5 | Prophets Encourage Work | Haggai and Zechariah urge rebuilding to resume | 17 | Take Quiz |
| 6 | Temple Completed | Temple construction finished and dedicated | 22 | Take Quiz |
| 7 | Ezra's Commission | Ezra sent to teach the law in Judah | 28 | Take Quiz |
| 8 | Ezra's Journey | Ezra leads exiles back to Jerusalem safely | 36 | Take Quiz |
| 9 | Confession of Sin | Ezra mourns intermarriage with foreign peoples | 15 | Take Quiz |
| 10 | Covenant to Separate | People agree to put away foreign wives | 44 | Take Quiz |