Old Testament
Book of Ezra
Under Zerubbabel, a first group returns from Babylon and rebuilds the temple. Decades later Ezra arrives to teach the law and calls the community to renew its commitment to God.
At a glance
Ezra key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 10
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to Ezra the priest and scribe
- When it was written
- Around 450 to 400 BC
- Main theme
- Returning from exile and rebuilding worship
- Key verse
- Ezra 7:10
Summary
What is Ezra about?
Under Zerubbabel, a first group returns from Babylon and rebuilds the temple. Decades later Ezra arrives to teach the law and calls the community to renew its commitment to God.
Key verse
A key verse in Ezra
“For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.”
10 chapters
Ezra chapters
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Questions
Ezra: common questions
Who wrote the book of Ezra?
Traditionally attributed to Ezra the priest and scribe.
When was Ezra written?
Around 450 to 400 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
Under Zerubbabel, a first group returns from Babylon and rebuilds the temple. Decades later Ezra arrives to teach the law and calls the community to renew its commitment to God.
How many chapters are in Ezra?
Ezra has 10 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Ezra?
Ezra 7:10: “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.” (KJV).
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