Ezra 1 niv cyrus helps the exiles to return in bible. An initial group returned to jerusalem with sheshbazzar, the prince of judah 1. Ezra does not ask for a persian escort, trusting in the lord to protect them. The proclamation by cyrus allows the exiles to return to jerusalem. Study guide for ezra 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. Reckoning up the smaller numbers, we will find they amount to 29,818 in this chapter and to 31,089 in the parallel chapter of nehemiah. The contents of the book of ezra may be divided as follows. The prophets haggai and zechariah also played important roles in encouraging the people of judah and their leaders zerubbabel, the. New american standard bible 1 now in the first year of cyrus king of persia, in order to fulfill the word of the lord by the mouth of jeremiah, the lord stirred up the spirit of cyrus king of persia, so that he sent a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying. Part i chronological anomalies in ezra, bibliotheca sacra 162 janmar 2005. The book of ezra the name ezra meaning help therefore is the sequence to the chronicles in regard to history and in regard to contents.
For a summary of conflicting names for related books, see esdras. But the people who lived near them did not want the jews back in the land. The book centers on the story of the return to zion after the babylonian captivity. Ezra 1 ezra 1 cyrus helps the exiles to return 1 in the first year of cyrus king of persia, in order to fulfill the word of the lord spoken by jeremiah, the lord moved the heart of cyrus king of persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing. Commentary for ezra 1 the history of this book is the accomplishment of jeremiahs prophecy concerning the return of the jews out of babylon. The two became separated with the first printed rabbinic bibles of the early 16th century, following late medieval latin christian tradition.
This shows that jehovah god can move the hearts of kings in order to fulfill his purpose. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah, darius i, artaxerxes i, and zerubbabel. Ezra 1, new international version niv the bible app. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. God gave cyrus the prophesy and then god stirred the hearts of the leaders, priests and levites to return home. It has subdivisions the proclamation of cyrus, and preparations for the return from babylon. Ezra chapter 1 the book of ezra is a book about the times immediately after the babylonian captivity of the tribes of judah and benjamin. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah, darius i, artaxerxes i. The book of ezra in the bible tells us that the king of persia allowed the jews to return to their own land.
The jews started to build a temple house of god in jerusalem. The first group of exiled jews returns to jerusalem. Chapters 16 deal with the initial return of a remnant from babylon under the leadership of zerubbabel in 538 b. Chapters 1 6 deal with the initial return of a remnant from babylon under the leadership of zerubbabel in 538 b.
For ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the law of the lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in israel. Ezra chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Ezra 1 cyrus helps the exiles to return 1 in the first year of cyrus king of persia, in order to fulfill the word of the lord spoken by jeremiah, the lord moved the heart of cyrus king of persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing. All the kingdoms of the earth the lord, the god of heaven, has. Ezra, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. Ezra with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ezra 1 new international version niv cyrus helps the exiles to return. They said to me, those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. Ezra bible book with full chapters king james version. Not all the jews returned to judah, but some did return. The lord, the god of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at jerusalem in judah. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers.
The greater part of this book, though it bears the name of ezra, tells of the. Ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. After the babylonian exile when the israelites began to return to judah and jerusalem to rebuild the temple. Ezra also mentions 494 persons omitted by nehemiah, and nehemiah mentions 1,765 not noticed by ezra. Composed in hebrew and aramaic, its subject is the return to zion following the close. The book of ezra, chapter 1, is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Cyrus made a decree giving the jewish exiles in his empire the right to return to jerusalem and rebuild the temple in 538 b.
Ezra 1 kjv now in the first year of cyrus king of bible gateway. The book of ezra is a book about the times immediately after the babylonian captivity of the tribes of judah and benjamin. The greater part of this book, though it bears the name of ezra, tells of the pioneers who came back from exile to jerusalem a whole lifetime before him. Cyrus not the jonah hill movie as the book begins, god inspires king cyrus of persia who has just conquered babylon to send out a herald and a written edict throughout his new empire. We have indeed betrayed our god by taking as wives. Ezra 1 niv bible in the first year of cyrus king of. For ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the law of the lord to inquire for it and of it, to require and yearn for it, and to do and teach in israel its statutes and its ordinances. David guzik commentary on ezra 1, where cyrus, king of persia, makes a decree. Congratulations, so proud of you, for making it to the 15th book of the bible.
Ezra 1 is the first chapter of the book of ezra in the old testament of the christian bible, or the book of ezranehemiah in the hebrew bible, which treats the. The wall of jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire. The jews are counted and are permitted to return to judah to rebuild the temple. Browse all courses logos mobile education certificate programs course catalog topics courses for congregations access my courses. How to prepare a sermon how to learn biblical hebrew how to learn biblical greek how to do inductive bible study see all guides. Ezra, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. Near 520 bc after the takeover by nebuchadnezzar, ultimately king cyrus of persia arose to power, and he decided to aid the jews to return to jerusalem. Ezra chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Book of ezra covers the events of the jews returning from the babylonian captivity. Ezra was probably the compiler of this book, as he was of the chronicles. He stirred the heart of cyrus to put this proclamation in writing and to send it throughout his kingdom. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezra in the bible king james version.
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