The ten chapters of Ezra switch frequently between overview narrative and detailed lists. Historically, the events begin in the first year of Persia’s king Cyrus. As prophesied by Jeremiah, {Jer 25:11-12; 29:10-14}, Cyrus was prompted by God to support the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. His decree is cited as follows: The LORD, the …

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